2.SCI.10.C
Investigate different types of severe weather events such as a hurricane, tornado, or flood and explain that some events are more likely than others in a given region.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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different typessevere weather eventshurricanetornadofloodregion
Skills
- investigate (different types of severe weather events) #dok2
- explain (likelihood of severe weather events in a region) #dok3
- describe (characteristics of severe weather events) #dok2
- compare (likelihood of different weather events) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can investigate different types of severe weather events by using resources and observations. #dok2
- I can describe characteristics of severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. #dok2
- I can compare which severe weather events are more likely in a given region. #dok2
- I can explain that some severe weather events are more likely than others in a given region using evidence. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Severe weather events can vary in type, characteristics, and likelihood depending on the region.
- Understanding and investigating severe weather helps us predict and prepare for natural disasters in our area.
Essential Questions
- What are different types of severe weather events?
- How do hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods differ from one another?
- Why are some severe weather events more likely to happen in certain regions?
- How can investigating severe weather events help communities prepare and stay safe?
- What evidence can we use to determine which severe weather events are most likely in our area?