Weather
I can explain the connection between the Sun’s energy and the wind. (A7)
a) I can use an anemometer to gather data about wind speed.
b) I can interpret a pressure map and make weather predictions.
c) I can describe the relationship between changing air pressure and the wind.
d) I can explain how differential heating of Earth by the Sun creates local winds.
I can interpret data to make predictions about the weather. (A1)
a) I can define an air mass and a front.
b) I can explain what happens when two air masses meet.
c) I can make predictions about weather conditions when a front passes.
I can describe how temperature differences in the ocean account for the currents. (A8)
Energy
I can give multiple examples of potential and kinetic energy. (E1)
I can discuss the relationship between potential and kinetic energy. (E2)
I can compare and contrast gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, and
chemical potential energy. (E3)
I can give examples of energy transformations that occur in everyday life. (E4)
I can explain the Law of Conservation of Energy using data from a variety of energy
transformations. (E5)
Forces in Nature
I can build a simple circuit given wires, batteries, buzzers and bulbs. (F1)
I can describe the energy transformations that occur in a simple circuit. (F2)
I can determine a material’s electrical conductivity using a simple battery. (F3)
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of electrical conductors and electrical
insulators. (F4)