Explain how the Sun and ocean interact in the water cycle and affect weather.
This standard clarifies expectations for Water Cycle & Weather so lesson goals, checks for understanding, and feedback stay aligned.
With 5.10A, Grade 5 students practice Water Cycle & Weather in multiple representations and contexts.
Standard 5.10A describes the essential skills and understandings for Water Cycle & Weather in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.10A.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.10A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Water Cycle & Weather, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
