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FOSS AND NATIONAL STANDARDS
The Air and Weather Module emphasizes the
development of observation and description skills. This module
supports the following National Science Education Standards.
SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
Develop students' abilities to do and understand scientific
inquiry.
- Ask and answer questions.
- Plan and conduct simple investigations.
- Employ tools and techniques to gather data.
- Use data to construct reasonable explanations.
- Communicate investigations and explanations.
- Understand that scientists use different kinds of investigations
and tools to develop explanations using evidence and knowledge.
CONTENT: EARTH SCIENCE
Develop students’ understanding of properties of earth
materials, objects in the sky, and changes in the sky.
- Weather changes from day to day and over the seasons.
Weather can be described by measurable quantities, such
as temperature, wind direction and speed, and precipitation.
- Objects in the sky have patterns of movement. The Moon
moves across the sky on a daily basis much like the Sun.
The movements can be observed and described.
- The Sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain
the temperature of the Earth.
- Earth materials include air (gases of the atmosphere).
Air has specific properties, which can be measured using
tools.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Develop students' understanding about science and technology.
- Tools help scientists make better observations.
SCIENCE IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
Develop students' abilities to make personal health
decisions.
- Dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
- Behave safely in response to storms.
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