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Suzanne Snead, Digital Learning Specialist

Earth, Moon & Sky: What Can Wind Move?

Grades: Kindergarten, PK-TK
Subjects: Science
Standards: identify forms of energy and properties of matter; (Science.K.5(E)), investigate and identify the transfer of energy by objects in motion, waves in water, and sound; (Science.4.8(A)), Child observes and describes what happens during changes in the earth and sky. (PK4.VI.C.3.), identify evidence that supports the idea that air is all around us and demonstrate that wind is moving air using items such as a windsock, pinwheel, or ribbon. (Science.K.10(C))

Student Instructions

Let's πŸ’­ about what wind πŸ’¨ can move. πŸ‘†πŸΌ on the ⭐to listen to the directions. πŸ‘†πŸΌ the 🟒 add button to begin. 1. πŸ‘†πŸΌ the link to open a πŸ“˜. 2. When you open the πŸ“˜, πŸ‘†πŸΌ the πŸ”Š to 🎧to the πŸ“˜. 3. Then come back to seesaw. 4. πŸ‘€ at the pictures. Ask yourself πŸ€”, "Can normal wind πŸ’¨ move this?" 5. If you said, "YES!" Use the move tool to move the pictures to the dragdrop box under the 🟒 βœ”. 6. If you said, "NO!" Use the move tool to move the pictures to the dragdrop box under the πŸ”΄ X. 5. When you've moved all of the pictures to one of the boxes, πŸ‘†πŸΌ the 🟣 checkwork button to see if you were correct. 6. πŸ‘†πŸΌ the 🟒 check when you are ready to turn it in.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

⭐Summary: Students will identify which pictures show things that normal (not strong) wind can move. πŸ”— Book Link from Unite for Literacy: https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/unite/earthandsky/book?BookId=22&shr=1&LangId=0 πŸ‘€ Have the students identify how they know the wind is moving in each picture of the book. ⏳ Focus mode has been applied to this activity to allow students to focus on the content using only the tools they need. πŸ”‘ Key Vocabulary: They should have discussed characteristics of wind. Normal wind cannot move objects that are too heavy, fixed, or dense. βœ… answers: swaying tree, flying leaves, dandelion seeds blowing, kite, wind turbines, windmill, balloons and pinwheel ⭐This is a supplemental activity that can be used in conjunction with your district curriculum. ⭐This activity is best used whole group on an interactive board where students come up and manipulate the objects in the activity or on individual devices in focused small groups (especially for any voice or screen recording/video activities). πŸ›‘ Always preview videos to be sure they fit your audience/needs.

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