Texas TEKS 3.10.A
The Standard
compare and describe day-to-day weather in different locations at the same time, including air temperature, wind direction, and precipitation
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students read weather observations from two or more places taken at the same time. They compare temperature, wind direction, and precipitation using measurements and weather terms.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student identifies which place is warmer, where each wind comes from, and whether precipitation occurred. The student supports each comparison with data from matching observation times.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may compare observations taken on different days or at different times. They may think a north wind blows toward the north rather than from the north. They may mistake cloudy skies for precipitation or confuse rain chance with measured rainfall.
How to Assess It
- Use this exit ticket: At noon, Austin is 82°F with a south wind and no rain; Amarillo is 68°F with a north wind and 0.2 inch of rain. Write one comparison for each weather feature.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Students measure schoolyard conditions with a thermometer, windsock, and rain gauge, then compare readings with a same-time report from another Texas city.
Students write three sentences explaining which 10 a.m. location feels colder or wetter, citing temperature, wind direction, and precipitation data.
Give pairs same-time weather cards; one student draws two cards, and the partner earns a point by making three accurate comparisons.
Show forecasts for two cities with Saturday noon games, then students choose clothing and rain gear for each team and explain why.
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