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Standard
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Performance Indicator |
Evidence of alignment & opportunity to learn and/or demonstrate |
Notes for assuring alignment |
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J. Students will apply inquiry and problem-solving approaches in science and technology. |
Elementary Grades 3&4; Middle Grades 5-8
1. Make accurate observations using appropriate tools and units of measure. |
"Take thermometers to different locations identified on the map. Record air temperatures in these locations, making sure enough time is allowed for thermometers to acclimatixe to their surroundings." |
Use thermometers on the end of a meter stick, so that the body temperature of the students does not affect the reading. |
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Elementary Grades 3&4
5. Explain how differences in time, place, or experimenter can lead to different data. |
"Compare the different temperatures on the map. Were temperatures relatively similar at all locations, or were there large variations?" |
Discuss with students why their observations may not have all been similar. Can they identify reasons? |
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K. Students will learn to formulate and justify ideas and to make informed decisions. |
Elementary Grades 3&4
3. Draw conclusions about observations. |
Same as above |
Work with the students to identify any trends of warmer or cooler observations based on location. After discussing microclimates, why might some areas be warmer or cooler? |
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Elementary Grades 3&4
6. Practice and apply simple logic, intuitive thinking, and brainstorming. |
"Can you predict which areas might have warmer/cooler microclimates?" |
Have students prepare two maps – one with their predictions of where the warmer/cooler microclimates will be and one with the observed air temperatures |
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L. Students will communicate effectively in the application of science and technology. |
Middle Grades 5-8
4. Make and use scale drawings, maps, and 3-D models to represent real objects, find locations and describe relationships. |
"Draw a small scale map of the area to be sampled. Divide the map into a grid and identify potential locations for microclimatic differences." |
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