3rd Grade Weather Pathfinder
Step One: Choose a Topic
Think about the different types of severe weather topics and choose the one that sounds like it will be the most interesting to you. What do you already know about it? What do you want to find out?
Think about the different types of severe weather topics and choose the one that sounds like it will be the most interesting to you. What do you already know about it? What do you want to find out?
Step Two: Research It
Find enough resources to help you write a description of your weather topic, causes, effects, and preparedness. You must also find at least 3 images or graphics to include. Remember to keep track of where you find your information!
Find enough resources to help you write a description of your weather topic, causes, effects, and preparedness. You must also find at least 3 images or graphics to include. Remember to keep track of where you find your information!
Britannica ImageQuest -A database of photographs and illustrations that you can use in your creation. Try searching for different weather vocabulary words to see what you can find! Destiny Discover -Our library catalog, where Mrs. Crumbley has created a collection to help you find resources. Encyclopedia Britannica -An online encyclopedia with articles and photographs. Use the "Search" feature to look for weather words that you want to learn more about. PebbleGo -A database with a special section about topics like clouds, cold and hot weather, extreme weather, and meteorology careers. SciJinks -A website run by NASA and NOAA with articles, games, and multimedia about satellites, climate zones, space weather, storms, and more. Weather Wiz Kids -Site containing information about natural disasters, experiments, and games. World Book Kids -A digital encyclopedia with over 133 articles about weather, including topics like weather balloons, storm chasers, and seasons. |
Step Three: Get Creative!
Congratulations, you have completed your research and you're ready to put it all together! Choose the type of project that you would like to create. Options are listed below.
Congratulations, you have completed your research and you're ready to put it all together! Choose the type of project that you would like to create. Options are listed below.