Grade 5 Science — Term 3, Week 4
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T3 G5
Day 1: Weather and Its Measurement
Grade 5 Science · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Measure and record weather elements accurately. |
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| Materials | Weather instruments, chart |
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| Key vocabulary | weather, temperature, rainfall, wind, measure |
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| Engage (starter) | "How do meteorologists measure the weather?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: use instruments to measure temperature, rainfall, and wind; record data; tap-to-reveal measurement. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a weather element and how to measure it. |
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| Assessment | Measures weather. |
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| Teacher notes | Run a weather-recording week. |
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Day 2: Weather Patterns and Climate
Grade 5 Science · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Distinguish weather from climate and describe Caribbean climate. |
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| Materials | Climate data, weather chart |
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| Key vocabulary | weather, climate, pattern, tropical, season |
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| Engage (starter) | "What is our Caribbean climate like overall?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: compare daily weather with long-term climate; describe the tropical wet and dry seasons; tap-to-reveal. |
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| Plenary (close) | Give one difference between weather and climate. |
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| Assessment | Distinguishes weather and climate. |
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| Teacher notes | Pan-Caribbean tropical climate. |
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Day 3: Extreme Weather and Hurricanes
Grade 5 Science · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain how hurricanes form and how to stay safe. |
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| Materials | Hurricane diagrams, safety plans |
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| Key vocabulary | hurricane, form, warm sea, prepare, safety |
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| Engage (starter) | "Why does the Caribbean get hurricanes?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model how warm seas fuel hurricanes; make a preparedness plan; tap-to-reveal hurricane safety. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one way to prepare for a hurricane. |
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| Assessment | Explains hurricanes. |
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| Teacher notes | Atlantic hurricane season June-November; calm and practical. |
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Day 4: Climate Change
Grade 5 Science · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain climate change and its impact on island nations. |
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| Materials | Climate diagrams, data |
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| Key vocabulary | climate change, warming, sea level, impact, reduce |
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| Engage (starter) | "How does climate change threaten island homes?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model the greenhouse effect; discuss rising seas and stronger storms for the Caribbean; suggest actions; tap-to-reveal. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one effect of climate change on islands. |
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| Assessment | Explains climate change. |
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| Teacher notes | Regionally relevant and hopeful. |
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Day 5: Review: Weather and Climate
Grade 5 Science · Term 3, Week 4 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate weather, climate, and hurricanes. |
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| Materials | Weather chart, review stations |
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| Key vocabulary | review, weather, climate |
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| Engage (starter) | "Weather scientist challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: measure weather and review climate and hurricane safety at stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Give one difference between weather and climate. |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce preparedness. |
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