Science Lesson II
Science Lesson II
Science Lesson II
IWU Supervisor: Dr. Angie Leffler Co-op Teacher: Mr. Ethan Evans
Teaching Date: N/A Grade Level: 2nd
Rationale: We have so many ways of finding out what the weather will be, especially in this era
of smartphones, but sometimes meteorologists are wrong. Students can learn to make sense of
the weather around them and the world around them by looking at the clouds. They can make
informed decisions about what sorts of clothes to wear and even communicate to adults what the
weather could be that day based on the clouds.
Readiness
I. Goals/Standards/Objectives
A. Goals
1. Students will understand the different kinds of clouds and how they form.
B. Standards
2.ESS.1 Record detailed weather observations, including cloud cover, cloud type,
and type of precipitation on a daily basis over a period of weeks and correlate
observations to the time of year. Chart and graph collected data.
C. Objectives
1. Throughout the lesson, students will explore and begin to understand how
clouds are formed and what the different types of clouds are.
2. At the conclusion of the lesson, students will be able to identify different
types of clouds by participating in discussion and taking part in the
observation exercise.
II. Management
A. Time
- 55 minutes
- On-going (10 minutes for each cloud observations)
B. Space
- Student desks
- Table at the back of the room
- Outside on the playground
C. Materials
1. Mason jar
2. Hair spray
3. Boiling water
4. Ice cubes
5. Power point
6. Investigation sheets
D. Behavior
1. Clap once if you can hear me
2. Repetition clapping
3. Say “eyes on me” when I need students to look at me
4. if Jamey or Riley act out, I will remind them of their behavior charts
5. Reinforce voice levels (level 0: no talking, level 1: whisper, level 2: indoor
voice, level 3: outdoor voice)