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Clouds, Wind, and Storms
Everywhere on Earth, all the time, some type of weather is occurring. This unit helps students understand what causes different types of weather. It addresses how air masses mix to create clouds, wind, and precipitation, as well as the conditions that produce severe weather. This unit provides opportunities for students to learn more about natural weather phenomena they observe in their own lives. We often select activities, clothing, and a place to live based upon weather. Understanding the weather can also prepare us to take precautions that will keep us safe in the event of severe weather.
Overview Resources
- Unit Guide
- Unit Resource List
- NGSS Correlations Chart
- Clouds, Wind, and Storms Unit Roadmaps
Unit Nonfiction Books

Clouds, Wind, and Storms
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- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz
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Listen to Clouds, Wind, and Storms Read Clouds, Wind, and Storms See the Quiz for Clouds, Wind, and StormsDigital
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Listen to Clouds, Wind, and Storms Read Clouds, Wind, and Storms See the Quiz for Clouds, Wind, and StormsDigital
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Listen to Clouds, Wind, and Storms Read Clouds, Wind, and Storms See the Quiz for Clouds, Wind, and StormsDigital
Lesson Resources
- Nonfiction Book Teacher's Guide
- Discussion Cards
- Blank Discussion Cards
Interactive Science Lessons

Weather and Climate
Process Activities
FOCUS Books


Ice Storms
mid- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Mountain Winds
mid- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Storm Chasers
mid- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Thunderstorms
high- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Supporting Materials
Investigation Packs
Weather Instruments
- Complete Investigation Pack
- Investigation Pack Teacher's Guide
- I.File Response Sheet
- I.Files Teaching Tips
I.Files




Mystery File

Balloon
- Digital
Science Fair Resources
Science Videos

From Space to You
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Hearing Hurricanes
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Hurricane Survival
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Jet Stream Shifting
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Rainy Days and Weekdays
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Water, Water, Everywhere!
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Career Files

Storm Chaser; NASA Weather Officer; Fire Spotter
- Digital
Quick Reads















Reading A-Z Books
Science Diagrams

Air Pressure and Altitude
- Digital

Annual Precipitation Map
- Digital

Cloud Types
- Digital

Common Types of Precipitation
- Digital

Earth's Seasons
- Digital

Five Climate Zones
- Digital

How Rainbows Form
- Digital

The Water Cycle
- Digital

Three Major Climate Zones
- Digital

Water Moves on Earth
- Digital
Game Packs