K-ESS3-2 - Performance Expectation
Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
Kindergarten · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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questionsinformationpurposeweather forecastingpreparationresponsesevere weather
Skills
- ask questions (about weather forecasting) #dok2
- obtain information (about the purpose of weather forecasting) #dok2
- explain (how weather forecasting helps people prepare for severe weather) #dok3
- describe (ways to respond to severe weather) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can ask questions to learn more about weather forecasting. #dok2
- I can obtain information about why people use weather forecasts. #dok2
- I can describe ways people prepare for and respond to severe weather. #dok2
- I can explain how weather forecasts help people get ready for severe weather. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Weather forecasting helps people prepare for and respond to severe weather events.
- Understanding why we forecast weather is important for staying safe.
Essential Questions
- Why do people forecast the weather?
- How does weather forecasting help people get ready for severe weather?
- What can people do to prepare for or respond to severe weather?
- What questions can we ask to learn more about staying safe during severe weather?
- How can we find information about the purpose of weather forecasts?






