Weather and Water

Investigation 2

Terms in this table:

• “Investigation” is the number of the investigation
• “Materials Concept Code” is a reference number based on the science concepts and processes listed in the Overview section of the teacher’s manual
• “Materials Concept” is the text of the science concept or processes listed in the teacher’s manual
• “Indicator Code” is a reference number based on Cumulative Progress Indicators from the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (2002)
• “Framework Indicator Text” is the text of the progress indicator; the conceptual “strand” for the indicator is in parentheses

Investigation	Materials Concept Code	Materials Concept	Indicator Code	Framework Indicator Text
2	c04	The atmosphere is the layers of gases surrounding Earth.	5.08.8.B.1	1. Describe conditions in the atmosphere that lead to weather systems and how these systems are represented on weather maps. (B. Atmosphere and Water)
2	c05	Weather happens in the troposphere.	5.08.8.B.1	1. Describe conditions in the atmosphere that lead to weather systems and how these systems are represented on weather maps. (B. Atmosphere and Water)
2	c06	The troposphere is a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases, including water vapor.	5.08.8.B.1	1. Describe conditions in the atmosphere that lead to weather systems and how these systems are represented on weather maps. (B. Atmosphere and Water)
2	c07	Air has mass and can be compressed.	5.08.8.B.1	1. Describe conditions in the atmosphere that lead to weather systems and how these systems are represented on weather maps. (B. Atmosphere and Water)
2	p03	Conduct experiments to determine that air has mass.	5.01.8.B.2	2. Design and conduct investigations incorporating the use of a control. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
2	p04	Explain how experimental results provide evidence that air has mass.	5.01.8.A.2	2. Communicate experimental findings to others. (A. Habits of Mind)
2	p05	Use a molecular model to compare a gas at standard pressure and a gas under increased pressure.	5.01.8.B.1	1. Identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
2	p05	Use a molecular model to compare a gas at standard pressure and a gas under increased pressure.	5.01.8.B.2	2. Design and conduct investigations incorporating the use of a control. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)