Fourth Grade

Georgia QCC  Science  Objectives

Weather

4.27 Investigates how the sun's rays striking the Earth causes the seasons. Explores how the tilt of the Earth changes the angle of the sun's rays and causes the         seasons.

4.28 Demonstrates and describes the water cycle and the role of evaporation, precipitation and condensation. Examines the process of change as it relates to water in the atmosphere.

4.31  Differentiates between weather and climate and identifies Earth's climate zones.

4.32  Discusses the effects humans have on weather and climate and vice versa. Describes the climatic effects of removal of tropical rain forest; burning of fossil fuels; seeding of clouds; use of fluorocarbons and emissions from internal combustion engines.