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 * Project Title: ** “ And now over to our Channel 12 Meteorologist…”


 * Grade: ** 5th


 * Name: ** Sarah Travis


 * Project Idea: ** Students will create their own weather stations in small groups using available materials in the classroom. On a daily rotating basis a student from each group will collect and document their weather data for their group including barometric pressure, temperature, rainfall, and wind speed (and direction). Each student will keep their own record of their shared group data. On a daily basis students will compare the weather from the school’s Davis weather station to their own weather predictions and note differences. Students will use their data to make weather predictions and act as the school meteorologists on the daily announcements. Students’ weather data and predictions will also be a part of the school daily digital announcements as well. Each group will also decide on a way to document their data and predictions on a class wiki space and comment on other groups predictions (why they agree or disagree with a prediction.)


 * Driving Question: ** How can we create an online space to show and share our weather data and predictions?


 * Content: **

5.E.1.1 : Compare daily and seasonal changes in weather conditions (including wind speed and direction, precipitation, and temperature) and patterns.

5.E.1.2 : Predict upcoming weather events from weather data collected through observation and measurements.

5.MD Represent and interpret data 5.T.T.1.2 : Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information (ex: word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.)

5.T.T.1.3 : Use technology tools to present data and information (e.g. multimedia, audio and visual recordings, online collaboration tools, etc.)

- weather stations - daily weather log (individual) - written predictions with explanation using supporting data - class wikispace - digital announcements
 * Major Student Products: **