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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Science — Grade 5

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

Objective 3.06. Discuss and determine the influence of geography on weather and climate:

  • Mountains.
  • Sea breezes.
  • Water bodies.

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Twister! What to do in a tornado
In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will learn that tornadoes can happen anywhere and at any time. 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... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: Xpeditions
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... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 and 7 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Oceans
The purpose of this lesson is to obtain a better perception of earth's oceans and to understand earth's water cycle. In earlier grades, students learn about weather, oceans, and water as separate entities. As early as kindergarten, students complete exercises... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
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)
Provided by: National Geographic
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)
Provided by: National Geographic