3rd grade Instructional Guide

GRADE3 SCIENCE

McGraw Hill Unit 4: Observing Weather

Lesson 1: Weather Patterns Lesson 2: Weather and Seasons

Lesson 3: Natural Hazards and the Environment Lesson 4: Prepare for Natural Hazards

misconception for people. Most people believe the reason for seasons is because the Earth is further away from the sun in the winter time. Ensure that students know that the reason for seasons is because of how the Earth is tilted. Consider showing this video. I am learning to graph, so that I can show how temperature changes during seasons. Success Criteria: I’ll know I’m successful when I can make a graph and look for patterns. I am learning about Earth’s climate, so that I can explain why climates are different depending on how far away you are from the equator. Success Criteria: I’ll know I’m successful when I can describe two different climates on Earth and compare them. I can use information from activities and readings to make a claim and explain why the tree changes throughout the year. Success Criteria: I’ll know I’m successful when I can make a claim and support it with evidence from the texts and activities. *Use the CER model as a scaffold for the writing prompt.

Explain: Graphic Temperatures

15 Min Learning Intention:

28

Explain: Climate & Factors that Affect Climate

15 Min Learning Intention:

29-31

Evaluate: Lesson Review

15 Min Learning Intention:

36-37