Dust Storm Severe Weather Worksheet with Safety | Scaffolded Resource for Students - For Teachers, Parents & Homeschoolers

About this worksheet

Teach dust storm the analysis way with this print-and-go scenario worksheet for Grades 1-3. Students first read a few simple facts - that a dust storm is strong winds in a dry place lifting dust and sand into a giant moving wall that makes the air thick and brown - then put that knowledge to work in three quick tasks.

First they circle the clues they would see in a dust storm, with a few distractors mixed in to make them think. Next they make a safety decision, circling the wise choice in each pair - real, age-appropriate guidance like go inside, shut the windows, and cover your nose and mouth. Finally they finish a because sentence to explain their reasoning, supported by a word bank.

This teach-then-reason format goes beyond recall: students learn what a dust storm is and then reason about its clues and what to do, building science thinking and reading together. Aligned to NGSS K-ESS3-2 (prepare for and respond to severe weather) and grade-banded ELA standards for reading informational text, opinion writing, and discussion (RI.2.1, W.2.1, SL.2.1). A complete answer key is included.

One-page worksheet plus answer key
Clear illustration as the focus
Facts, clue-circling, a wise choice, and a because sentence
Print-ready PDF, no prep

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Curriculum

Common Core standards covered

SL.2.1

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

W.2.1

Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

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