Start with a discussion on different types of weather students have experienced. Introduce the concept of extreme weather and its impact on the environment.
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Other Types of Extreme Weather
Learning Objectives
- Identify different types of extreme weather such as floods, droughts, heat waves, and winter storms.
- Understand how a flood occurs when there is a lot of rain for many days.
- Recognize that a drought happens when there is no rain for many months.
- Explain how a heat wave can make the weather much hotter than usual.
- Describe the effects of a winter storm, also known as a blizzard, when it snows for many days.
Introduction and Hook
Engage students with a short story or scenario about a day with extreme weather, such as a flood or heat wave, to capture their interest.
Direct Instruction
Explain the different types of extreme weather: floods, droughts, heat waves, and winter storms. Use simple language and examples.
Use the video 'Floods' to visually demonstrate how floods occur and their effects. This helps students understand the natural processes involved.
Guided Exploration
Watch the video 'Understanding and Measuring Weather' to explore how weather is measured and predicted.
Discuss with students how different extreme weather events can affect their daily lives and the environment.
Hands-On Activity
Create a weather chart with students to track daily weather patterns over a week. Include symbols for different types of extreme weather.
Use the 'My Weather Diary' assessment to encourage students to observe and record weather changes.
Independent Practice
Assign the 'Extreme Weather Events' worksheet for students to label and describe different extreme weather events.
Check for Understanding
Conduct a brief quiz using the 'Review – Weather and Seasons' assessment to evaluate students' grasp of the topic.
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Review and Reflection
Have students share their experiences or stories related to extreme weather. Discuss how they felt and what they learned.
Reflect on the importance of understanding extreme weather and how it helps in staying safe.
Assessment and Extension
Use the 'Extreme Weather Alert!' assessment to have students create a safety poster for an extreme weather event.
Encourage students to explore more about weather by watching the 'Weather Forecasts' video, which explains how forecasts are made and their importance.
