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Kindergarten · Science · Unit 6 of 9

Stormy Weather

Forecasts help us get ready for storms.

What your child practices

Practices what weather forecasts are for and how families get ready for, and stay safe in, storms, wind, snow, heat and floods.

New York State Learning Standards learning standard: K-ESS3-2 · why we forecast weather and how we prepare for severe weather

How we explain it

Children can open this short lesson before they practice.

  1. A forecast tells what the weather will be.
  2. It helps us get ready for storms, snow or heat.
  3. If you hear thunder, go inside.

Example: A very hot day is coming. What helps? Heat makes us thirsty. Drink lots of water. Answer: drink lots of water

Stormy Weather in New York

In the New York State Learning Standards, this is unit 6 of 9 in Kindergarten Science, after Sun & Shade and before Where Animals Live.

Gradelings describes a child's practice on this unit as Beginning, Approaching, Meeting or Exceeding (Four practice steps). That reflects practice, not a report-card mark: the teacher decides the mark.

Source: New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    What can a weather alert tell your family?

    • Your shoe size
    • A storm is coming
    • A friend's birthday
    • What's for dinner

  2. Question 2

    A flood is when…

    • the sun is hot
    • water covers dry land
    • snow falls softly
    • it is very windy

  3. Question 3

    Where is it safe in a big windstorm?

    • On a ladder
    • On the roof
    • Under a big tree
    • Inside, away from windows

  4. Question 4

    What is a storm?

    • A quiet night
    • A kind of food
    • Very strong weather
    • A calm sunny day

  5. Question 5

    Strong wind is coming. What should we bring inside?

    • The road
    • Lawn chairs and toys
    • The trees
    • The house

  6. Question 6

    Your family makes a storm kit. What goes in it?

    • Only candy
    • A sled
    • Water, food and a flashlight
    • Only toys

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