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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
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Unit Guide
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Unit Resource List
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NGSS Correlations Chart
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Clouds, Wind, and Storms Unit Roadmaps
Unit Nonfiction Books
Clouds, Wind, and Storms
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Lesson Resources
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Nonfiction Book Teacher's Guide
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Discussion Cards
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Blank Discussion Cards
Interactive Science Lessons
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Interactive Science Lesson Teacher's Guide
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Teaching Tips
Process Activities
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Process Activity Materials Lists - All 3-4 units
Comparing Evaporation Rates
Soda Bottle Waterspout Model
FOCUS Books
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FOCUS Book Teacher's Guide
Fog
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Teaching Tips
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Ice Storms
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Teaching Tips
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Mountain Winds
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Storm Chasers
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Teaching Tips
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Thunderstorms
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Teaching Tips
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Supporting Materials
Investigation Packs
Weather Instruments
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Complete Investigation Pack
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Investigation Pack Teacher's Guide
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I.File Response Sheet
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I.Files Teaching Tips
I.Files
Mystery File
Science Fair Resources
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Science Fair Teacher's Guide (3-4)
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Science Fair Student Guide
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Science Fair Rubric
Science Fair Project Ideas
Debates
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Debate Teacher's Guide Intermediate (3-6)
Science Videos
From Space to You
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Discussion Questions
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Video
Hearing Hurricanes
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Discussion Questions
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Video
Hurricane Survival
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Discussion Questions
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Video
Jet Stream Shifting
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Discussion Questions
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Video
Rainy Days and Weekdays
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Discussion Questions
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Video
Water, Water, Everywhere!
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Discussion Questions
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Video
Career Files
Storm Chaser; NASA Weather Officer; Fire Spotter
Quick Reads
Listen to Weather Warnings
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Listen to Weather Warnings
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Listen to Weather Warnings
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Reading A-Z Books
Severe Weather
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Graphic Organizers
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All Intermediate Nonfiction Graphic Organizers
Retelling Rubrics
Nonfiction Retelling Rubric
Science Diagrams
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Science Diagram Teacher's Guide
Air Pressure and Altitude
Common Types of Precipitation
Three Major Climate Zones
Game Packs
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Game Pack Guide
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Blank Image Cards
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Game Boards
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Word Sort Placemat
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Wordo Board
Complete Clouds, Wind, and Storms Game Pack
Word Work
Crossword; Matching; Fill in the Blank
Unit Nonfiction Books
Nubes, viento y tormentas
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FOCUS Books
La niebla
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Las tormentas de hielo
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Los cazadores de tormentas
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Los vientos de montaña
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Las tormentas eléctricas
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Book Assembly