Weather Presentation Planning

In groups this week we answered several questions about the Earth's surface, atmosphere and weather. Before doing so, Dr. Smirnova engaged us in a pre-assessment online in which we all rated our knowledge on particular aspects of this topic from one to four. Next, we were responsible for answering the following questions:

1. Consider the area of Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and weather about which you feel most knowledgeable. What ideas do you have regarding what you will do as a teacher to keep your knowledge current?

As a teacher, we could research current weather changes and information about the Earth. We also could read current articles and newspapers to make sure that all knowledge is up to date of what is being taught. We can watch videos and the news to understand.

 

2.Consider the area of Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and weather about which you feel least knowledgeable. What ideas do you have regarding what you will do as a teacher to continue to strengthen your knowledge base about this topic?

In order to learn more about the topic that I know the least amount of information about, I should read about it and reference the common core to direct my research in order to know exactly what is important to teach my students.

3. What resources are you aware of that will help you be an effective teacher of Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and weather?

I am aware of many websites that I can use as resources and find research, such as Newlesa.com, which contains articles on current events. I can also

look through current and old science textbooks, to compare how information has changed.  I also will look through the textbook that the students will be using while learning the topic.

(Attached is the link to our google docs file.)

After doing this we were able to pick a topic to research and make a presentation on that we will most likely be teaching to the class. Our group decided on the topic of weather. We made the main outline for our presentation and are now working on the presentation. We wanted to experiment with technology to make an engaging and animated

presentation so we are trying a website called PowToon.com. A Powtoon is an online presentation software tool that allows you to create free, cool, and fun animated video explainers as an alternative to average presentations. Although we are having a hard time figuring out how to put everything together, I'm sure that it will come out great and I am very excited to see! If you have a chance, you should definitely go check it out! Our outline to our lesson is attached here. I am very excited to learn

and view the other technological tools that the other groups used and to learn about the Earth's atmosphere and surface! I will be back to tell you how my presentation/lesson went and to post my finalized video!

XOX Kelly