K-PS3-2: Shade Structure Design

Use tools and materials provided to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area. (Cause and Effect)

Clarification Statement: Examples of structures could include umbrellas, canopies, and tents that minimize the warming effect of the sun.

Assessment Boundary: none




Assessments

The Wonder of Science Assessments

Shared Assessments

The following assessments were shared by teachers implementing the NGSS.  Many of these are drafts and should be used accordingly.  Feel free to improve these assessments or contribute your own.  Learn more here.


Instructional Resources

Mini Lessons

The Wonder of Science Resources

Shared Resources

Anchor Charts


Phenomena

 

Videos


Learning Plans


Storylines

Weather and Climate Storyline Template (K-ESS2-1, K-ESS3-2, K-PS3-1, K-PS3-2)

Weather and Climate Storyline Template (K-ESS2-1, K-ESS3-2, K-PS3-1, K-PS3-2)

Generic Storyline Template

Generic Storyline Template

5th Grade Storyline Sample

5th Grade Storyline Sample

 

Common Core Connections

ELA/Literacy

  • W.K.7 - Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them).

Mathematics

  • K.MD.A.2 - Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. 


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