Weather and Climate Graphing Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Emily Townsend, Sheena Carmela Juliano, Ember Brock|Published on: December 4, 2023
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students read charts and graphs about weather, climate, and climate change and represent data in a graph.
Inquire: Students compare types of data representation using a matching game.
Investigate: Students analyze data representation in relation to their understanding of weather, climate, and climate change.
Inspire: Students represent data in a graph and make predictions based on evidence.
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Emily Townsend
K-8 ELL Teacher
Emily Townsend is an educator with 15 years of teaching experience as both a general education teacher and an English Language Learner (ELL) specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Drake University and a Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency from the University of Iowa.
Sheena Carmela Juliano
Teacher
Sheena Carmela Juliano holds a Master of Education in Curriculum Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi. She has been teaching since 2020 and specializes in science, social studies, English language arts, mathematics, visual and performing arts, health, and engineering for fourth-grade students. She holds Special Education and English as a Second Language certifications.
Ember Brock
Teacher
Ember teaches reading, writing, mathematics, art, music, science, and computer science to students in grades K–6 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. They specialize in Elementary Career and Technical Education, with an emphasis on music and robotics, and are passionate about creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences. As a lifelong resident of Hawaiʻi, Ember enjoys developing lessons that celebrate the unique culture, history, and environment of the islands while inspiring students to explore creativity, technology, and problem-solving.
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