Including six copies of Extreme Weather and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in Earth and space science.
People experience extreme weather all over the world every day. From blizzards that pack cities with snow to thunderstorms that create terrifying tornadoes, this wild weather can be very dangerous and people must learn to be well prepared when it strikes! Through Extreme Weather, students will learn about meteorologists, the Fujita scale, condensing water vapor that may form a hurricane, dust storms, and more. This informational text includes vibrant images, fun facts, helpful diagrams, text features such as a glossary and index, and a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and provides teachers with:
