In this lesson students will perform experiments and collect data to gather empirical evidence about how air molecules behave when heated and cooled. This is the 4th lesson in the 5th grade unit and uses sensors and computer science skills to learn about weather.
General Information
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience:
Educators
Suggested Technology:
Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Sensors/Probeware
Keywords: temperature, temperature graph, weather, weather observation, pressure, pressure graph, air pressure, atmospheric pressure, sensors, barometer, Scratch, programming, Mantis, Mantis Climate Sensor, graph, graphing, scale, data, data collection, data points, data tables, data set, data interpretation, data representation, data logger, data plot, data analysis, data interpretation, recording data, Atmospheric temperature, air temperature, low pressure system, barometric pressure, pressure graph
Instructional Component Type(s):
Lesson Plan,
Worksheet,
Presentation/Slideshow,
Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s):
Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection:
CPALMS Computer Science Lessons Using Mantis Sensors