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Desert graphics

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g68/desert.html

A lesson plan for Grade 5 Science and Mathematics

Provider: National Geographic

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Appropriate grades
5
Subjects
mathematics (general, measurement), science (meteorology), social studies (geography)
Provider
National Geographic

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How do desert climates compare to climates in other areas? In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will learn about how climates differ, and how meteorologists collect all kinds of weather data, including daily high and low temperatures and average monthly rainfall, from all over the world. Students will use similar weather data to create a graph comparing three climates.

Students will:

  • compare average daily temperatures and rainfall of a desert region and a coastal region;
  • plot data on line and bar graphs;
  • analyze their graphs; and
  • add data from their own hometown to the graphs.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 5

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use graphs and data analysis.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including stem-and-leaf plots) to solve problems.
    • Objective 4.03: Solve problems with data from a single set or multiple sets of data using median, range, and mode.

Science (2005)

Grade 5

  • Goal 3: The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of weather and climate.
    • Objective 3.05: Compile and use weather data to establish a climate record and reveal any trends.