Weather and Climate Readers and Passages

Heat domes are caused by specific atmospheric patterns, primarily involving high-pressure systems. T...

This passage highlights the critical importance of the Great Barrier Reef for both nature and humans...

This passage delves into the rich biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef. It describes the vast arra...

A heat dome is an extreme weather event where high pressure traps hot air in an area, causing temper...

This engaging story captures the thrill of kite-flying on a windy day. Sisters Emma and May head to ...

This passage supports NGSS K-ESS2-1 learning by tracking temperature changes throughout the day. Thr...

This passage distinguishes climate from weather for young readers. It defines climate as the usual w...

This intriguing story follows Emma and May as they venture into a fog-covered world. Emma explains t...

This cheerful story chronicles Emma and May's sunny day picnic adventure. It emphasizes sun safety w...

This passage explores how different weather measurement tools form a complete system. Students learn...

This passage demonstrates how weather scientists help communities prepare for severe weather. Studen...

This passage explores how different regions face specific weather challenges and how communities use...

This passage demonstrates how weather monitoring technology helps protect communities. Students lear...

This enchanting story follows Emma and May as they wake up to a world transformed by snow. The girls...

This passage addresses NGSS K-ESS2-1 through systematic weather observations. Students learn to trac...

This passage supports ESS2.D learning by showing how students can track and measure weather conditio...

This passage explains weather to children, describing it as the current outdoor conditions. It cover...

This heartwarming story follows sisters Emma and May as they transform a gloomy rainy day into a fun...

This passage addresses ESS2.D by demonstrating how to observe and record different weather condition...

Air temperature measures how hot or cold the air is and is caused by the kinetic energy of air molec...

Air pressure is the force exerted by air molecules and is measured using barometers in units like mi...

Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air and is caused by evaporation. It is measured ...

Relative humidity measures how much water vapor is in the air compared to the maximum it can hold. I...

Wind is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure. It is measured using anemometers ...

Elevation influences climate by causing temperatures to drop as altitude increases. High-elevation a...

Precipitation includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail, forming when water droplets in clouds grow large...

Cold fronts bring thunderstorms and cooler temperatures, while warm fronts bring light rain and warm...

Vegetation influences climate by cooling temperatures, increasing humidity, and supporting rainfall....

Clouds form when warm, moist air rises and cools, reaching the dew point. They come in types like ci...

The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth, from oceans to glaciers. It formed through condensation...

Mountain ranges affect climate by creating rain shadows, blocking wind, and forming microclimates. T...

Cyclones are low-pressure systems that bring stormy weather, while anticyclones are high-pressure sy...

Latitude determines a region’s climate by affecting sunlight and temperature. Tropical regions near ...

Air masses are large bodies of air with similar temperature and humidity. They form over specific re...

Weather fronts are boundaries between air masses that bring weather changes like precipitation and s...

Large bodies of water moderate temperatures, making coastal regions milder. They also contribute to ...