Driving Question: How do we survive in extreme weather conditions?
Project Summary:Students will investigate how heat is produced and the effects of heating and cooling and will understand the change in temperature. A change in temperature indicates a change in heat. Students will research extreme heat/weather conditions and devise a survival plan and kit for those conditions. Students will experience hands on investigations and discovery through research and speakers. |
Focus Standards:
S3P1. Students will investigate how heat is produced and the effects of heating and cooling, and will understand a change in temperature indicates a change in heat. a. Categorize ways to produce heat energy such as burning, rubbing (friction), and mixing one thing with another. b. Investigate how insulation affects heating and cooling. c. Investigate the transfer of heat energy from the sun to various materials. d. Use thermometers to measure the changes in temperatures of water samples (hot, warm, cold) over time. |
Entry Event/Project Launch - 11 Alive Meteorologist, Tracy Humphrey, speaks with students about the relationship between heat energy and weather.
Inquiry - Making Solar Ovens (and eating Smores)
3rd Graders share their products (solar oven, powerpoint, and emergency kit) with 5th graders.