Group+08+Valerie's+Activity


 * Comparing Weather in Two Cities**
 * S****ubjects**: Science and Mathematics
 * Grade:** 5
 * Lesson Duration:** 3 classes
 * Outcomes**: General and Specific
 * Specific Curriculum Outcome (Science) :**
 * compile and display the weather data collected over a period of time in table and/ or graph format, and identify and suggest explanations for patterns or discrepancies in the data
 * General Curriculum Outcomes (Mathematics):** Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems.
 * Specific Curriculum Outcomes (Mathematics):**
 * Differentiate between first-hand and second-hand data
 * Construct and interpret double-bar graphs to draw conclusions
 * Lesson Objective:** Through this lesson, students will be able to check a weather online site, for different cities. They will also be able to use the information they obtained to construct a double line graph and interrupt the results in the graph by recording their observations in a document.
 * Materials and Resources:**
 * Computer
 * Online weather site (i.e. The Weather Network Online)
 * Google Docs
 * Color Printer
 * Procedure:**
 * __**Class One:**__
 * To motivate the students, I will begin by discussing the temperature outside and asking them if they know what the weather will be like tomorrow or for the rest of the week.
 * I will then show them "The Weather Network Online" and instruct them how to find the daily forcast for different cities.
 * I will explain to the students that they will be keeping track of the high temperatures in two different cities for one week (Monday to Friday). Let them look at the list of cities and choose two- local, national, or international, but preferably located far away from each other.
 * I will then show students how to sign up for "Google docs", where they will add their data in a spreadsheet (I will explain to them exactly how to do this)
 * For the next five days, students will be expected ( for homework) to go on "The Weather Network Online" and record the weather of their two places in the "Google Docs Spreadsheet."
 * **__Class Two:__**
 * I will then teach them how to construct a graph using the appropriate table properties (dimensions, title, scheme for each axis, etc.) I will show them an already constructed line graph and ask them to describe the many properties of the graph.
 * I will then show them how to add their spreadsheets to create a graph. At this point they will have all of their data collected so I will instruct them how to add in the table properties (such as, name of places and title of graph).
 * __**Class Three**__: Once the graphs are made, I will have them write a brief discription of their graph and answer questions about their graphs /the temperature of the cities they have chosen, under the "Google Docs Documents." We will then discuss this in class.


 * Opportunities for further learning:** I will give the students a worksheet, which they will have to use the information obtained about double line graphs and answer questions.


 * Assessment Plan:**
 * Check progression, every day, by accessing students' pages
 * Check students' charts for follow-through on directions and completion of information
 * Check graph against the charted information for accuracy, using the observation checklist
 * Discuss the students' results, i.e. what do the line graphs show? How is the double line graphs useful in showing comparative data? Ask students to speculate as to how the graphs will look over time.


 * Lesson Closure**:
 * I will ask students who would like to volunteer their answers to each question, regarding the graph
 * Each students graphs and journal entries will be printed out and added to the class Weather board
 * Sum up what has been covered.

__**Screenshots**__

Step One: Go into docs.google.com/ and create a Google Docs account by pressing the "Sign up for a new Google Account"







Step 2: Choose your email provider and use the cursor to press on the correct box

Step 3: In the spaces provided, type in your email address and email password. Check the "Keep me signed in" box and then press "Sign In"



Step 4: Press "Yes"



Step 5: You have successfully made a Google Docs Account

Step 6: Minimize "Google Docs" page and open a new window. In the address bar of the new window, type in []



Step 7: Choose the two locations that you will be monitoring (for example St. John's, NL and Brisbane, Australia)





Step 8: Maximize the "Google Docs" window and select "Create" then "Spreadsheet"



Step 9: Before you begin, select "Share" and type in teacher's email so they can access this page. Press "Share and Save"





Step 10: In Cell A1 type the name of Location One, In Cell B1 type the name of Location Two



Step 11: Insert the temperature of Location One in Cell A2 and the temperature of Location Two in Cell B2



Step 12: Include the temperatures for the next five days. Location One temperatures go in the" A" column while Location Two goes in the" B" column



Step 13: Rename your spreadsheet by Selecting "File" then "Rename". Enter your spreadsheet name then press "ok"





Step 14: Select "Insert Chart"... from the drag down menu



Step 15: Select the type of chart you want by clicking on the picture of the appropriate chart. Press "Insert"



Step 16: Your graph will appear on the screen.



Step 17: Press on the chart. Click "Chart" in the left corner of the chart. On the drag down menu, select "Copy Chart"



Step 18: Click on "Documents" in the left corner of the screen.



Step 19: Press "Create" and select "Documents" from the drag down menu.



Step 20: Click "Web clipboard" and select your chart ( Chart One)





Step 21: Graph will appear. Give the graph a title and write a brief discription of the graph and the differences between the locations.



__**End Result**__