Standards+Covered

Science:

** GLE 0407.8.1 ** Recognize the major components of the water cycle.

** SPI 0407.8.1 ** Identify the basic features of the water cycle and describe their importance to life on earth.

GLE 0407.8.2 Differentiate between weather and climate.

** SPI 0407.8.2 ** Distinguish between weather and climate.

=**Math:** = GLE 0406.1.5 Use mathematical ideas and processes in different settings to formulate patterns, analyze graphs, set up and solve problems and interpret solutions. Check for Understanding: 0406.1.5 Measure using ruler, meter stick, clock, thermometer, or other scaled instruments.

GLE 0406.2.6 Solve problems involving whole numbers, fractions, and/or decimals using all four arithmetic operations. SPI 0406.2.6 Use the symbols <, > and = to compare common fractions and decimals in both increasing and decreasing order. As a class, the students could measure the amounts of rainfall over a period of time, in the area where they live. They could use their results to graph or set up different problems in different ways. Social Studies:

3.01 Understand how to use maps, globes, and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a spatial perspective.

•4.3.spi.2. identify and use key geographical features on maps (i.e., mountains, rivers, plains, valleys, forests).

The students can compare the amount rainfall in different areas.

Language Arts/Writing:

GLE 0401.5.2 Use logic to make inferences and draw conclusions in a variety of oral and written contexts.

SPI 0401.5.2 Recognize cause/effect relationships within context.

** GLE 0401.1.1 ** Demonstrate knowledge of Standard English usage, mechanics, and spelling.

** SPI 0401.1.1 ** Identify the correct use of nouns (i.e., common and proper, plurals, possessives)

and pronouns (i.e., subject, object, and agreement) within context.

With Language Arts students could write many different things on the water cycle. We had the idea of the students writing a story as if they were a rain drop where all would they go. There are endless possibilities to tie in LA.