Weather and Climate Curriculum Resources
Explore Weather and Climate concepts with our comprehensive science curriculum resources aligned with NGSS standards. Interactive and printable resources for K-12 learners across all grade levels.
How Heat Domes Form
A heat dome is an extreme weather event where high pressure traps hot air in an area, causing temper...
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Main causes of a heat dome?
Heat domes are caused by specific atmospheric patterns, primarily involving high-pressure systems. T...
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Staying Safe During Heat Domes
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Why the Great Barrier Reef Matters
This passage highlights the critical importance of the Great Barrier Reef for both nature and humans...
Life in the Great Barrier Reef
This passage delves into the rich biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef. It describes the vast arra...
What is Weather?
This passage explains weather to children, describing it as the current outdoor conditions. It cover...
How is Climate Different from Weather?
This passage distinguishes climate from weather for young readers. It defines climate as the usual w...
Air Temperature: A Key Weather Variable
Air temperature measures how hot or cold the air is and is caused by the kinetic energy of air molec...
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Humidity: A Key Weather Variable
Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air and is caused by evaporation. It is measured ...
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Relative Humidity: A Key Weather Variable
Relative humidity measures how much water vapor is in the air compared to the maximum it can hold. I...
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Air Pressure: A Key Weather Variable
Air pressure is the force exerted by air molecules and is measured using barometers in units like mi...
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Wind: A Key Weather Variable
Wind is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure. It is measured using anemometers ...
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Tools Used in Weather Forecasting
Aligned with NGSS K-ESS3-2, this activity introduces kindergarten students to the tools and methods ...
Weather Tools & Measurements Word Sort
This word sort activity connects weather measurement tools with their corresponding measurements. St...
Climate Zones Word Sort
This word sort activity helps students understand different climate zones through real-world locatio...
Climate Characteristics Word Sort
This engaging word sort activity explores the distinct features of wet and dry climates. Students ca...
Observing Weather Conditions
This kindergarten-level activity aligns with NGSS K-ESS2-1, helping students learn about different t...
Clothing for Different Weather Conditions
Aligned with NGSS K-ESS2-1, this activity introduces kindergarteners to the concept of appropriate c...
Seasonal Weather Patterns
This word sort activity is designed for kindergarten students studying NGSS K-ESS2-1. In 'Seasonal W...
Weather Patterns by Region
This grade 3 activity engages students in matching weather patterns with specific regions. Students ...
Weather by Season
This activity for grade 3 students focuses on identifying typical weather conditions for each season...
Climates Around the World
This activity for grade 3 students introduces the concept of climates in different regions of the wo...
Daylight Through the Seasons
In the 'Daylight Through the Seasons' activity, students will explore how daylight varies throughout...
Seasonal Daylight Patterns
The 'Seasonal Daylight Patterns' activity helps students learn how daylight duration shifts across t...
Clouds: Formation and Types
Clouds form when warm, moist air rises and cools, reaching the dew point. They come in types like ci...
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Precipitation: Types and Measurement
Precipitation includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail, forming when water droplets in clouds grow large...
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Air Masses: Types and Characteristics
Air masses are large bodies of air with similar temperature and humidity. They form over specific re...
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Weather Fronts: Types and Impacts
Weather fronts are boundaries between air masses that bring weather changes like precipitation and s...
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Cyclones and Anticyclones: A Comparison
Cyclones are low-pressure systems that bring stormy weather, while anticyclones are high-pressure sy...
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Cold Fronts and Warm Fronts: A Comparison
Cold fronts bring thunderstorms and cooler temperatures, while warm fronts bring light rain and warm...
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Latitude: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Latitude determines a region’s climate by affecting sunlight and temperature. Tropical regions near ...
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Large Bodies of Water: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Large bodies of water moderate temperatures, making coastal regions milder. They also contribute to ...
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Elevation: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Elevation influences climate by causing temperatures to drop as altitude increases. High-elevation a...
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Mountain Ranges: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Mountain ranges affect climate by creating rain shadows, blocking wind, and forming microclimates. T...
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Vegetation: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Vegetation influences climate by cooling temperatures, increasing humidity, and supporting rainfall....
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Hydrosphere: What Is It and Its Formation
The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth, from oceans to glaciers. It formed through condensation...
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