Weather and Climate Readers and Passages

A heat dome is an extreme weather event where high pressure traps hot air in an area, causing temperatures to rise signi...

Heat domes are caused by specific atmospheric patterns, primarily involving high-pressure systems. These high-pressure a...

This passage highlights the critical importance of the Great Barrier Reef for both nature and humans. It emphasizes the ...

This passage delves into the rich biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef. It describes the vast array of marine life, in...

This passage explains weather to children, describing it as the current outdoor conditions. It covers various weather ty...

This passage distinguishes climate from weather for young readers. It defines climate as the usual weather patterns over...

This heartwarming story follows sisters Emma and May as they transform a gloomy rainy day into a fun-filled adventure. T...

This engaging story captures the thrill of kite-flying on a windy day. Sisters Emma and May head to the park, where Emma...

This enchanting story follows Emma and May as they wake up to a world transformed by snow. The girls' excitement is palp...

This intriguing story follows Emma and May as they venture into a fog-covered world. Emma explains the phenomenon of fog...

This cheerful story chronicles Emma and May's sunny day picnic adventure. It emphasizes sun safety with Emma's reminder ...

This passage addresses NGSS K-ESS2-1 through systematic weather observations. Students learn to track and count differen...

This passage supports NGSS K-ESS2-1 learning by tracking temperature changes throughout the day. Through simple observat...

This passage addresses ESS2.D by demonstrating how to observe and record different weather conditions. Students learn ab...

This passage supports ESS2.D learning by showing how students can track and measure weather conditions using simple tool...

This passage explores how different weather measurement tools form a complete system. Students learn how various instrum...

This passage demonstrates how weather scientists help communities prepare for severe weather. Students learn about the i...

This passage explores how different regions face specific weather challenges and how communities use forecasts to stay s...

This passage demonstrates how weather monitoring technology helps protect communities. Students learn how different tool...

Air temperature measures how hot or cold the air is and is caused by the kinetic energy of air molecules. It is measured...

Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air and is caused by evaporation. It is measured using hygrometers an...

Relative humidity measures how much water vapor is in the air compared to the maximum it can hold. It is measured using ...

Air pressure is the force exerted by air molecules and is measured using barometers in units like millibars and inches o...

Wind is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure. It is measured using anemometers and wind vanes and p...

Clouds form when warm, moist air rises and cools, reaching the dew point. They come in types like cirrus, cumulus, and s...

Precipitation includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail, forming when water droplets in clouds grow large enough to fall. It ...

Air masses are large bodies of air with similar temperature and humidity. They form over specific regions and influence ...

Weather fronts are boundaries between air masses that bring weather changes like precipitation and storms. Types include...

Cyclones are low-pressure systems that bring stormy weather, while anticyclones are high-pressure systems that bring cle...

Cold fronts bring thunderstorms and cooler temperatures, while warm fronts bring light rain and warmer temperatures. Bot...

Latitude determines a region’s climate by affecting sunlight and temperature. Tropical regions near the equator are warm...

Large bodies of water moderate temperatures, making coastal regions milder. They also contribute to humidity and precipi...

Elevation influences climate by causing temperatures to drop as altitude increases. High-elevation areas receive more so...

Mountain ranges affect climate by creating rain shadows, blocking wind, and forming microclimates. They play a key role ...

Vegetation influences climate by cooling temperatures, increasing humidity, and supporting rainfall. Forests also preven...

The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth, from oceans to glaciers. It formed through condensation and precipitation a...