Weather and Climate
Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade 3 Performance Expectations related to Weather and Climate.- 3-ESS2-1: Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
- 3-ESS2-2: Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.
- 3-ESS3-1: Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard.
Correlated Resources
Earth & Space
Weather
Weather - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1
The Coldest Place on Earth - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS2-2
The Hottest Place on Earth - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS2-2
Earth & Space
Clouds, Wind, and Storms
Clouds, Wind, and Storms - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1
Fog - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital
Ice Storms - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Storm Chasers - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital
Thunderstorms - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Hearing Hurricanes - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Hurricane Survival - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Jet Stream Shifting - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS2-2
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Barometer - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1
Listen to Weather Warnings - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS3-1
The Jet Stream - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS2-2
Weather Records - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1
Annual Precipitation Map - Science Diagram
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1
- Digital
Three Major Climate Zones - Science Diagram
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-2
- Digital
Clouds, Wind, and Storms, Part 2: Seasons - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1
Clouds, Wind, and Storms, Part 3: Weather or Climate? - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS2-2
Clouds, Wind, and Storms, Part 4: Weather and Climate Data - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS2-2
Earth & Space
Atmosphere and Climate
Atmosphere and Climate - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-2
El Niņo and La Niņa - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Atmosphere and Climate - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-2
Atmosphere and Climate, Part 1: What Is Global Climate Change? - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-2
Water
Hailstorms - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1, 3-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Tsunami! - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 3-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Tsunami Strike: Japan - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Rainy Places - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 3-ESS2-1