This science unit is designed to engage students in hands-on learning that builds their understanding of weather hazards. It includes an easy-to-implement lesson slide deck that uses scientific inquiry and direct instruction to introduce the topic. During the lesson, students take notes to reinforce their learning. The engineering challenge allows students to apply what they have learned by creating a solution to a weather-related problem. The reading passage provides students with additional information about the topic and allows students to practice ELA skills. The formative assessment includes a variety of question types that allow students to demonstrate their mastery of the unit.

Included in the downloadable files:

1. Unit Guide
2. Lesson Slide Deck & Notes
3. Vocabulary Posters & Graphic Organizer
4. Reading Passage
5. Engineering Challenge
6. Assessment

Included for Google Drive:

• Google Slides Slide Deck
• Engineering Challenge
• Vocabulary Organizer
• Reading Passage with Audio Read Aloud
• Self-Grading Assessment

Standards:

• 3-ESS3-1: Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard.* [Clarification Statement: Examples of design solutions to weather-related hazards could include barriers to prevent flooding, wind resistant roofs, and lightning rods.]