Students learn useful weather-related vocabulary, chart local weather for a week and graph the results, and look at clouds from both sides (scientific and artistic).
Terrance is frightened. A hurricane is headed directly towards him! Students can learn about this weather phenomenon along with Terrance in this fact-filled story, and then review their knowledge with comprehension questions.
"Words that come to mind when I think about..." This page features a thought bubble waiting to be filled with on-topic words. Great for kicking off a new unit.
Hurricane Fred is moving towards Coconut Beach at 13 mph. If Hurricane Fred is 130 miles from Coconut Beach, how many hours will it take for Hurricane Fred to reach Coconut Beach?