Document Type
Teacher Resource
Grade Level
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Publication Date
5-2020
Background Information
The Earth can be divided many different ways, one of which is by climate zones. Climate zones are classified by similar weather traits which have been observed for at least 30 years. Each climate zone has weather hazards. Extreme temperatures, cyclones, tornadoes, drought, and monsoons are just some of the hazards. Humans regularly build structures to reduce the impact of the climate, but extreme weather conditions can tax normal structures and new ones need to be constructed.
Performance Expectations
3-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity
Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard.
https://www.nextgenscience.org/pe/3-ess3-1-earth-and-human-activity
3-5-ETS1-3 Engineering Design
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
https://www.nextgenscience.org/pe/3-5-ets1-3-engineering-design
Recommended Citation
Grublesky, Brian and Martinez, Elizabeth, "Earth and Space Science - PROTECTING FROM THE WEATHER: Design Solutions" (2020). Model NGSS Lessons: Kindergarten - 3rd Grade. 29.
https://digitalcommons.imsa.edu/model_ngss_lessons_k_3/29