Transcript The Four Seasons - University of North Texas

THE FOUR SEASONS
Maria Guirguis
TEKS
GRADE 4- SECTION 112.6
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As students learn science skills, they identify components and
processes of the natural world including properties of soil,
effects of the oceans on land, and the role of the Sun as our
major source of energy. In addition, students identify the
physical properties of matter and observe the addition or
reduction of heat as an example of what can cause changes
in states of matter
(4.1) Scientific processes. The student conducts field and
laboratory investigations following home and school safety
procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical
practices. The student is expected to:
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(A) demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory
investigations; and
(B) make wise choices in the use and conservation of resources and
the disposal or recycling of material
UNIT QUESTIONS:
 What
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are the four seasons?
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 Understanding
the dangers that are
present during Inclement weather
conditions.
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Ex: Ice/Snow storms, Hurricanes, Tornados
 What
is the main cause for the change
in weather throughout the year?
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Understand the main cause for the change in
weather deals with the role of the sun, and
that the location of the sun on earth is
constantly changing as the earth turns,
which causes the different seasons.
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS!
Have students make their own thermometer
using balloon sticks, warm water, food coloring,
rubber stoppers, a flask and a 3x5 index card.
After making their thermometers, have them
measure the temperature each day throughout
the year and keep a log of how the weather
changes.
 Have students write about their favorite season:
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What the Weather is like.
 What they like to do during that time of the year.
 Draw a picture pertaining to their favorite season
that goes along with their paper.
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WORKS CITED
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.Tac
Page?sl=T&app=9&p_dir=N&p_rloc=141370&p_t
loc=&p_ploc=1&pg=7&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=2&ch=1
12&rl=12
 http://www.teachervision.fen.com/weather/lessonplan/4131.html?detoured=1
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