Severe Weather Unit

Get ready to dive into two action-packed weeks of exploring severe weather with this hands-on, easy-to-use Severe Weather Unit. Centered around the essential question “How do scientists categorize dangerous weather?”, this unit gives students a chance to explore what makes certain weather events so intense—and how experts track and classify them.

From hurricanes and tornadoes to heatwaves and floods, students will learn about the science behind extreme weather and what it takes to stay safe when it strikes. This unit is full of activities that get students thinking, creating, and making connections to the real world.

Why This Unit?

• Engaging and Hands-On – Students will tackle real-world weather issues through activities like tracking hurricanes, analyzing storm data, and working on project-based tasks.
• Comprehensive – Covers a wide range of extreme weather, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, blizzards, and floods, while also addressing meteorological safety measures.
• No Prep Required – Everything you need is included, making it easy for you to implement in the classroom with minimal prep time.

What’s Included?

• Unit Pacing Guide – Keep track of lesson progress and plan your teaching timeline.
• Lesson Plan – Step-by-step instructions for each lesson.
• Severe Weather PowerPoint Presentation & Guided Notes – A visual guide to help your students grasp key concepts.
• Understanding Severe Weather Activity & Answer Key – Hands-on activities that let students apply what they’ve learned.
• Severe Weather Project PowerPoint Presentation – A project guide to help students dive deeper into weather classification.
• Severe Weather Projects (Two Versions) & Rubrics – A choice of projects, making it adaptable to your classroom’s needs.
• Severe Weather Quizzes & Answer Keys (Two Versions) – Assessments that check students’ understanding and reinforce key concepts.
• Hurricane Tracking Lab & Answer Key – A fun, interactive lab that lets students track real-time hurricane data.
• Severe Weather Differentiated Extension Assignment & Rubric – A tailored extension activity for diverse learning needs.

By the end of this unit, your students will have a thorough understanding of severe weather, from how meteorologists classify storms to how we can stay safe during extreme events. This resource empowers students to think critically about the weather around them and how it affects our daily lives and safety—making it a perfect addition to your curriculum!

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What busy teachers like you have said:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kathleen M. says, “This has so many useful resources for the weather unit and no prep needed. Also very versatile.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Science Pitt Stop (TPT Seller) says, “Resources are easy to use and implement. I especially like how it is all already integrated with Google docs.”

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