Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Climate Science in Focus: A Streamflow River Study unit plan also includes:
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Assessment
- Activity
- Join to access all included materials
Data speaks, but it's our job to determine what it's trying to say. Young scientists explore the changes in weather and climate using data from the Yosemite National Park in a six-day unit. Learners first compare weather and climate and then use streamflow data to analyze changes from 1960 to 2012.
3 Views
4 Downloads
NGSS:
Designed
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate during a unit studying climate change
- Have pupils complete the data analysis with a local body of water
Classroom Considerations
- Expects a basic understanding of weather and climate
Pros
- Includes a glossary of important terms
- Provides a rubric for scoring completed projects
Cons
- None