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Science — Grade 5

Goal 3: The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of weather and climate.

Objective 3.01

Investigate the water cycle including the processes of:

• Evaporation.
• Condensation.
• Precipitation.
• Run-off.

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Objective 3.02

Discuss and determine how the following are affected by predictable patterns of weather:

• Temperature.
• Wind direction and speed.
• Precipitation.
• Cloud cover.
• Air pressure.

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Objective 3.03

Describe and analyze the formation of various types of clouds and discuss their relation to weather systems.

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Objective 3.04

Explain how global atmospheric movement patterns affect local weather.

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Objective 3.05

Compile and use weather data to establish a climate record and reveal any trends.

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Objective 3.06

Discuss and determine the influence of geography on weather and climate:

• Mountains.
• Sea breezes.
• Water bodies.

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