Virginia SOL 2.6

2.6 is a Standards of Learning science standard. These are the key ideas and practices under it.

• 2.6.a

  different types of weather have specific characteristics

• 2.6.b

  measuring, recording, and interpreting weather data allows for identification of weather patterns

• 2.6.c

  tracking weather allows us to prepare for the weather and storms.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students identify weather conditions using signs such as cloud cover, wind, temperature, and precipitation. They collect weather data, find patterns, and use forecasts to choose safe preparations.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students accurately use a thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane, and weather chart. They compare several days of data, describe a pattern, and explain how people should prepare for expected weather.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may confuse weather with seasons or think cold weather always means snow. They may treat a single observation as a pattern or believe forecasts are always certain.

04

How to Assess It

Give students a five-day weather chart. Ask them to name one pattern, predict the next day’s weather, and list one preparation for it.

1. 01

   Set up a thermometer, rain gauge, and wind vane outside, then record measurements on a class chart for five days.

2. 02

   Show two weather forecasts and ask, "What evidence shows how people should dress or prepare for each day?"

3. 03

   Play Weather Pattern Detective by giving teams data cards to order, compare, and use to predict the next day.

4. 04

   Use a local storm forecast to create a picture checklist of supplies and actions families can use to prepare safely.

• 2.7

  The student will investigate and understand that weather patterns and seasonal changes affect plants, animals, and their surroundings. Key ideas include

• 1.7

  The student will investigate and understand that there are weather and seasonal changes. Key ideas include

• 4.4

  The student will investigate and understand that weather conditions and phenomena affect ecosystems and can be predicted. Key ideas include

• 5.8

  The student will investigate and understand that Earth constantly changes. Key ideas include