State Standards for Texas
ELA: 4.110.6.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking- oral language. The students develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.
- ELA: 4.110.6.b.1.D - work collaboratively with others to develop a plan of shared responsibilities
ELA: 5.110.7.b.13
Inquiry and research: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student engages in both short-term and sustained recursive inquiry processes for a variety of purposes.
- ELA: 5.110.7.b.13.B - develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
- ELA: 5.110.7.b.13.C - identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- ELA: 5.110.7.b.13.E - demonstrate understanding of information gathered
- ELA: 5.110.7.b.13.H - use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.4
Geography. The student understands the concepts of location, distance, and direction on maps and
globes. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.14.D - interpret and create visuals, including graphs, charts, tables, timelines, illustrations, and maps
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.14
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information
acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.14.C - interpret oral, visual, and print material by sequencing, categorizing, identifying the main idea, distinguishing between fact and opinion, identifying cause and effect, comparing, and contrasting
Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.15
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is
expected to:
- Social Studies: 3.113.14.c.15.D - express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.19
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.19.C - analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.21
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.21.C - express ideas orally based on research and experiences
- Social Studies: 4.113.15.c.21.D - create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.23
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
- Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.23.C - analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
- Social Studies: 5.113.16.c.23.D - organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps
Science: 3.112.5.b.1
Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:
- Science: 3.112.5.b.1.A - ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
- Science: 3.112.5.b.1.D - use tools, including hand lenses; metric rulers; Celsius thermometers; wind vanes; rain gauges; graduated cylinders; beakers; digital scales; hot plates; meter sticks; magnets; notebooks; Sun, Earth, Moon system models; timing devices; materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums, aquariums, and collecting nets; and materials to support digital data collection such as computers, tablets, and cameras, to observe, measure, test, and analyze information
Science: 3.112.5.b.3
Scientific and engineering practices. The student develops evidence-based explanations and communicates findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions. The student is expected to:
- Science: 3.112.5.b.3.B - communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats
- Science: 3.112.5.b.3.C - listen actively to others’ explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion
Science: 3.112.5.b.5
Recurring themes and concepts. The student understands that recurring themes and concepts provide a framework for making connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:
- Science: 3.112.5.b.5.A - identify and use patterns to explain scientific phenomena or to design solutions
- Science: 3.112.5.b.5.G - explain how factors or conditions impact stability and change in objects, organisms, and systems
Science: 3.112.5.b.12
Organisms and environments. The student describes patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within environments. The student is expected to:
- Science: 3.112.5.b.12.C - describe how natural changes to the environment such as floods and droughts cause some organisms to thrive and others to perish or move to new locations
Science: 4.112.6.b.1
Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:
- Science: 4.112.6.b.1.A - ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
- Science: 4.112.6.b.1.D - use tools, including hand lenses; metric rulers; Celsius thermometers; calculators; laser pointers; mirrors; digital scales; balances; graduated cylinders; beakers; hot plates; meter sticks; magnets; notebooks; timing devices; sieves; materials for building circuits; materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums, aquariums, and collecting nets; and materials to support digital data collection such as computers, tablets, and cameras, to observe, measure, test, and analyze information
Science: 4.112.6.b.3
Scientific and engineering practices. The student develops evidence-based explanations and communicates findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions. The student is expected to:
- Science: 4.112.6.b.3.B - communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats
- Science: 4.112.6.b.3.C - listen actively to others’ explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion
Science: 4.112.6.b.5
Recurring themes and concepts. The student understands that recurring themes and concepts provide a framework for making connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:
- Science: 4.112.6.b.5.A - identify and use patterns to explain scientific phenomena or to design solutions
- Science: 4.112.6.b.5.G - explain how factors or conditions impact stability and change in objects, organisms, and systems
Science: 4.112.6.b.10
Earth and space. The student knows that there are processes on Earth that create patterns of change. The student is expected to:
- Science: 4.112.6.b.10.A - describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process
- Science: 4.112.6.b.10.B - model and describe slow changes to Earth's surface caused by weathering, erosion, and deposition from water, wind, and ice
- Science: 4.112.6.b.10.C - differentiate between weather and climate
Science: 4.112.6.b.11
Earth and space. The student understands how natural resources are important and can be managed. The student is expected to:
- Science: 4.112.6.b.11.A - identify and explain advantages and disadvantages of using Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as wind, water, sunlight, plants, animals, coal, oil, and natural gas
- Science: 4.112.6.b.11.B - explain the critical role of energy resources and how conservation, disposal, and recycling of natural resources impact the environment and modern life
Science: 5.112.7.b.1
Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:
- Science: 5.112.7.b.1.A - ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations
- Science: 5.112.7.b.1.D - use tools, including calculators, microscopes, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, prisms, concave and convex lenses, laser pointers, mirrors, digital scales, balances, spring scales, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, timing devices, materials for building circuits, materials to support observations of habitats or organisms such as terrariums and aquariums, and materials to support digital data collection such as computers, tablets, and cameras to observe, measure, test, and analyze information
Science: 5.112.7.b.3
Scientific and engineering practices. The student develops evidence-based explanations and communicates findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions. The student is expected to:
- Science: 5.112.7.b.3.B - communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats
- Science: 5.112.7.b.3.C - listen actively to others’ explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion
Science: 5.112.7.b.5
Recurring themes and concepts. The student understands that recurring themes and concepts provide a framework for making connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:
- Science: 5.112.7.b.5.A - identify and use patterns to explain scientific phenomena or to design solutions
- Science: 5.112.7.b.5.G - explain how factors or conditions impact stability and change in objects, organisms, and systems
Science: 5.112.7.b.10
Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns and processes on Earth. The student is expected to:
- Science: 5.112.7.b.10.A - explain how the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle and affect weather
- Science: 5.112.7.b.10.C - model and identify how changes to Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice result in the formation of landforms, including deltas, canyons, and sand dunes
Science: 5.112.7.b.11
Earth and space. The student understands how natural resources are important and can be managed. The student is expected to design and explain solutions such as conservation, recycling, or proper disposal to minimize environmental impact of the use of natural resources.
- Science: 5.112.7.b.11 - Earth and space. The student understands how natural resources are important and can be managed. The student is expected to design and explain solutions such as conservation, recycling, or proper disposal to minimize environmental impact of the use of natural resources.
Science: 5.112.7.b.12
Organisms and environments. The student describes patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within environments. The student is expected to:
- Science: 5.112.7.b.12.A - observe and describe how a variety of organisms survive by interacting with biotic and abiotic factors in a healthy ecosystem
- Science: 5.112.7.b.12.C - describe a healthy ecosystem and how human activities can be beneficial or harmful to an ecosystem
ELA: 3.110.5.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking--oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion. The student is expected to:
- ELA: 3.110.5.b.1.C - speak coherently about the topic under discussion, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, and the conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively
- ELA: 3.110.5.b.1.D - work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules, norms, and protocols
ELA: 3.110.5.b.13
Inquiry and research: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student engages in both short-term and sustained recursive inquiry processes for a variety of purposes. The student is expected to:
- ELA: 3.110.5.b.13.B - develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
- ELA: 3.110.5.b.13.C - identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- ELA: 3.110.5.b.13.E - demonstrate understanding of information gathered
- ELA: 3.110.5.b.13.H - use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
ELA: 4.110.6.b.13
Inquiry and research: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student engages in both short-term and sustained recursive inquiry processes for a variety of purposes. The student is expected to:
- ELA: 4.110.6.b.13.B - develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
- ELA: 4.110.6.b.13.C - identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- ELA: 4.110.6.b.13.E - demonstrate understanding of information gathered
- ELA: 4.110.6.b.13.H - use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
ELA: 5.110.7.b.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking--oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion. The student is expected to:
- ELA: 5.110.7.b.1.C - give an organized presentation employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, natural gestures, and conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively
- ELA: 5.110.7.b.1.D - work collaboratively with others to develop a plan of shared responsibilities
Common Core Connections
Anchor Standards: Reading
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Anchor Standards: Speaking and Listening
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
Practice Standards: Mathematics
CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP4 Model with mathematics. Students can apply the mathematics they know to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. Students who can apply what they know are comfortable making assumptions and approximations to simplify a complicated situation, realizing that these may need revision later. They are able to identify important quantities in a practical situation and map their relationships using such tools as diagrams, two-way tables, graphs, flowcharts and formulas. They can analyze those relationships mathematically to draw conclusions.
CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically. Students consider the available tools when solving a mathematical problem. These tools might include pencil and paper, concrete models, a ruler, a protractor, a calculator, a spreadsheet, a computer algebra system, a statistical package, or dynamic geometry software. Students at various grade levels are able to identify relevant external mathematical resources, such as digital content located on a website, and use them to pose or solve problems. They are able to use technological tools to explore and deepen their understandings of concepts.
of Thunderstorm by Arthur Geisert. Because this book does not have text, have the students discuss their observations and interpretations of the illustrations.