Where's the Weather?

In this open inquiry lesson, student groups will try to identify an unknown location by incorporating data analysis and environmental weather patterns such as precipitation and temperature. Students will have to determine if the mystery location is a swamp, a desert, or a mountain by reviewing the given weather data. Students will have to justify their reasoning in writing to their peers.
Resource ID#: 156437 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computers for Students
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: Weather, Data Analysis, Climate, Temperature, Precipitation, desert, swamp, mountain
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: St. Lucie MSP K-8

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Type: Original Student Tutorial