Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface.
4 specific outcomes
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO1-SCO1understand that sunlight can make a difference to things on the earth's surface
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO1-SCO2observe that soil may change when the sun is shining
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO1-SCO3observe that a wet rock may change when the sun is shining on it
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO1-SCO4observe that a puddle may change when the sun is shining on it
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Use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.
6 specific outcomes
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO2-SCO1explain why people might want to reduce the warming effect of the sun
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO2-SCO2name one thing people can build to minimize the warming effect of the sun – could be umbrellas, canopies, and tents
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO2-SCO3explain one thing (asking questions, making observations, and gathering information) that people might do to solve problems like the warming effect of the sun
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Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
6 specific outcomes
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO3-SCO1understand that the weather makes a difference to people, plants and animals.
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO3-SCO2understand that people measure weather conditions to describe and record the weather and to notice patterns over time
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO3-SCO3tell one example of a weather pattern (e.g. usually cooler in the morning than in the afternoon; number of sunny days versus cloudy days differs by month)
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Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
6 specific outcomes
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO4-SCO1explain one way that people can find out what the weather forecast is
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO4-SCO2tell who prepares a weather forecast
SCIENCE-GK-WC-ELO4-SCO3understand that it is important to know if severe weather is coming so people can prepare for it
