3rd Grade NGSS – Weather and Climate – Science – Complete Unit

3rd Grade NGSS Science Unit: Weather and Climate – Comprehensive Curriculum for Classroom and Homeschool Use

Product Overview: Embark on an educational journey into the fascinating world of weather and climate with our specially crafted third-grade science unit. This engaging curriculum features 11 detailed lessons that blend practical experiments, interactive discussions, and in-depth investigations, designed to captivate and educate young minds. Perfect for both classroom and homeschool settings, this unit simplifies complex concepts into child-friendly activities that promote active learning.

NGSS Alignment:

• NGSS.3-ESS3-1: Students will develop a claim regarding the effectiveness of design solutions for mitigating weather-related hazards.
• NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3: Students will conduct controlled tests to evaluate and improve prototypes and models.
• NGSS.3-ESS2-1: Students will use graphical and tabular data to describe typical weather conditions for different seasons.
• NGSS.3-ESS2-2: Students will gather and synthesize information to compare climates across various global regions.

Learning Approach:

• Interactive and Hands-On Learning: Foster a deep understanding of scientific concepts through engaging experiments and activities.
• Building on Prior Knowledge: Leverage existing knowledge to introduce new scientific ideas, making learning seamless and effective.
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Encourage curiosity and critical thinking by prompting students to ask questions and conduct explorations.

What’s Covered?

• Lesson 1: What is weather?
• Lesson 2: What is the atmosphere?
• Lesson 3: How do we measure weather?
• Lesson 4: What are seasons?
• Lesson 5: How do we measure temperature?
• Lesson 6: Why is there water in the air?
• Lesson 7: Can clouds predict weather?
• Lesson 8: Why does the wind blow?
• Lesson 9: What is a climate zone?
• Lesson 10: What are extreme weather events?
• Lesson 11: How do extreme weather conditions affect people?

“Weatherproof the Roof!” Engineering Challenge (with Video Intro): This hands-on engineering project transforms students into young engineers and scientists tasked with designing and constructing the ultimate weather-resistant shelter. It’s a thrilling race against the elements, testing their skills and creativity while embodying the core NGSS Science and Engineering Practices.

What’s Included?

• Engaging Lessons: Detailed lesson plans with teaching presentations and interactive student journals.
• Comprehensive Resources: Teacher guides, vocabulary posters, hands-on lab activities, reading tasks, and assessments.
• End-of-Unit Project: All necessary guides and materials for the engineering challenge.
• Assessment Tools: This includes both formative and summative assessments with answer keys.

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