Weather and Climate Reading Comprehension Curriculum Resources
Explore reading comprehension in Weather and Climate with our Weather and Climate Reading Comprehension curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering environmental topics, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to understanding and interpreting texts about Weather and Climate in an engaging and accessible format, improving overall reading proficiency and environmental awareness.
Reading Results
The Great Barrier Reef and Climate
ESS3.DRI.4.10-23-ESS2-2
Describing Weather
ESS3.DRI.4.10-2ESS2.D3-ESS2-2
Staying Safe During Heat Domes
RI.5.1
How is Climate Different from Weather?
This passage distinguishes climate from weather for young readers. It defines climate as the usual weather patterns over...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
Air Temperature: A Key Weather Variable
Air temperature measures how hot or cold the air is and is caused by the kinetic energy of air molecules. It is measured...
7.RI.7.1
Humidity: A Key Weather Variable
Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air and is caused by evaporation. It is measured using hygrometers an...
7.RI.7.1
Relative Humidity: A Key Weather Variable
Relative humidity measures how much water vapor is in the air compared to the maximum it can hold. It is measured using ...
7.RI.7.3
Air Pressure: A Key Weather Variable
Air pressure is the force exerted by air molecules and is measured using barometers in units like millibars and inches o...
7.RI.7.3
Wind: A Key Weather Variable
Wind is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure. It is measured using anemometers and wind vanes and p...
7.RI.7.2
Clouds: Formation and Types
Clouds form when warm, moist air rises and cools, reaching the dew point. They come in types like cirrus, cumulus, and s...
7.RI.7.2
Kīlauea Volcano: Hawaii’s Ever-Changing Landscape
This passage details Kīlauea's volcanic history and status, aligned with NGSS MS-ESS3-2 (natural hazards) and ESS2-3 (Ea...
MS-ESS3-2MS-ESS2-3RST.6-8.2