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1 Instructional Alignment Chart Standard for Grade/Course: Standard for Grade/Course: Standard for Grade/Course: 48

2 among objects in the sky. The 49

3 among objects in the sky. The Move from patterns among objects in the sky to Earth, Moon and Sun system Add use of weather maps, symbols, and key to make predictions Add describe and illustrate continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth through water cycle Add explain role of the sun as a major source of energy in water cycle Drop observe and compare Add differentiate between weather and climate Add ocean s interaction to the water cycle Drop measure and record 50

4 among objects in the sky. The Move from patterns among objects in the sky to Earth, Moon and Sun system Add use of weather maps, symbols, and key to make predictions Add describe and illustrate continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth through water cycle Add explain role of the sun as a major source of energy in water cycle Drop observe and compare Add differentiate between weather and climate Add ocean s interaction to the water cycle Drop measure and record Make predictions using weather maps, symbols, and map key - developmental Describe and illustrate the continuous surface of the Earth - developmental Explain role of the sun as a major source of energy in water cycle - reinforcement Measure and record changes in weather - drill and practice 51

5 among objects in the sky. The Move from patterns among objects in the sky to Earth, Moon and Sun system Add use of weather maps, symbols, and key to make predictions Add describe and illustrate continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth through water cycle Add explain role of the sun as a major source of energy in water cycle Drop observe and compare Add differentiate between weather and climate Add ocean s interaction to the water cycle Drop measure and record Make predictions using weather maps, symbols, and map key - developmental Describe and illustrate the continuous surface of the Earth - developmental Explain role of the sun as a major source of energy in water cycle - reinforcement Measure and record changes in weather - drill and practice Use what students know about the sun as a star to build their understanding of the sun as a major source of energy that creates continuous movement of water in the water cycle Use prior experiences with the processes of the water cycle and use a variety of models to help students describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water in the water cycle Provide students various models and multiple opportunities to make predictions using various weather maps, weather symbols and the map key Provide a problem-solving context for weather prediction Consider which process standards students will use as they grapple with this content Help students understand what is a system by drawing connections to familiar systems, such as the place value system 52

6 Three with Supporting Activities Level 1: Provide developmental activities Level 2: Provide reinforcement activities students worked together. representations. learn. processes, and developing problems. Level 3: Provide drill-and-practice activities misconceptions. taken place. Adapted from Gagné, R. M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K, & Keller, J. M. (2005). Principles of Instructional Design (5th edition), Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing. 53

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