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Weather, Weather, Everywhere

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Module #5 - Bring In the Clouds

Estimated time to complete:

1.5 hours

Module objectives:

• Students will collect, organize, and display data using glyphs.
  

Concept(s) learned in this module:

• Data can be displayed and interpreted in many forms.
  
  

Technology-enhanced instructional strategies utilized in this module:

• Web-based learning
  
  
  

Components	Brief description of module activities	StudentGrouping*	Materials/ Technology
Engagement	Weather poems on display in the roomKWL update, weather diary updateTrue/False weather fact worksheet	Individual	Weather fact worksheet for each student
Exploration	Create glyphs using weather.com or usatoday.com/weather	Small groups at computers but individual work on glyphs	Internet connected computers, materials for glyphs, scissors, glue
Explanation	Exchange completed glyphs and interpret data	Students paired	Completed glyphs
Extension	Writing activity where students use a framed paragraph to explain why their glyph looks like it does	Individual	Completed glyphs, paper, pencils
Evaluation	Evaluate glyphs created by students *See rubric

*Student grouping: Individual, paired, small group, whole class, etc.

Expected module outcomes:

• Students will use a weather web-site to collect data and display it graphically

Performance-based assessment of module outcomes:

Evaluate bar graph based on rubric:

• 2 - Glyph has all data areas represented, glyph is neat and attractive
• 1 - Glyph is missing one or more data areas or work is sloppy
• 0 - No response or off topic
  

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