TEKS & Objectives
8.1 Earth and space. The student knows that climatic interactions exist among Earth, ocean, and weather systems
8.10.C. identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes.
7.8.A predict and describe how catastrophic events such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes impact ecosystems
We will explore how scientists predict weather by understanding patterns.
I will examine the effects of weather.
1. Watch video.
GG Extreme Weather Solutions 3-5
2. Review vocabulary and complete quiz.
Pattern A series of repeating events
Hurricane A large rotating storm with high wind speeds that forms over warm waters
Heatwave An extended period of extremely hot weather
Lightening Rod A metal rod mounted on or near a building that protects it against electrical surges; it redirects the electrical energy into the ground
3. Learn about insulation.
- Do you remember a snow storm in Texas? Maybe, we had a snow day and you didn’t come to school. That was an example of extreme weather!
- We use insulation to help trap heat in our homes during cold weather.
- Insulation also helps to keep cool air inside during the summer.
- Here’s how it works:
4. Animals use insulation too! Experiment with natural insulation.
Speaking of extreme weather…
What did Frosty the Snowman say to the Kona Ice driver?
“Have an ice day.”
5. “Genius Challenge – Extreme Weather Solutions”
