Standard Course of Study :: Science

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Climate controls: This Xpeditions lesson has students consider how various parts of the world and the United States are affected by climate controls such as world air currents. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Dancing winds: This lesson, one of a multi-part unit from ARTSEDGE, introduces the expanding and condensing properties of air masses and the unequal heating of the Earth as the force behind the wind. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science and Dance Arts Education); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The geography of ascent: Students will explore what it would be like to climb one of the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent. They will become familiar with the world's biomes and learn that biomes change not only with latitude but also with elevation. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Oceans: The purpose of this lesson is to obtain a better perception of earth's oceans and to understand earth's water cycle. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The Science of Hurricanes: This lesson is the first of a two-part series on the science of hurricanes and the kinds of technology being used to identify and track them. Students examine different scientific aspects of hurricanes, all in an effort to begin to understand the nature of motion-particularly how changes in speed or direction of motion are caused by forces. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 7 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Twister! What to do in a tornado: Students will read about the basics of tornado safety. They will also learn about the signs that a tornado might be coming, and what they should do if they ever experience a tornado firsthand. They will then create safety brochures to share with their friends and families. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Healthful Living Education and Science); Provider: National Geographic

What do people know about the Arctic and Antarctic?: In this Xpeditions lesson, students research the landscapes, climates, and animal life of the polar regions. They then interview people to find out what they think and know about the regions. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science and English Language Arts); Provider: National Geographic