Kindergarten · Science · Unit 6 of 8
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.
Oregon State Standards learning standard: K.ESS3.2 · why we forecast weather and how we prepare for severe weather
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
A flood is when…
- water covers dry land
- it is very windy
- the sun is hot
- snow falls softly
water covers dry land
Hint: Too much water.
Question 2
A blizzard is a storm with…
- only fog
- hot sunshine
- calm warm air
- lots of snow and wind
lots of snow and wind
Hint: Think of snowy winter storms.
Question 3
The forecast says rain. What do you bring?
- An umbrella
- A kite
- A beach ball
- Sunglasses only
An umbrella
Hint: Stay dry.
Question 4
Snow is coming. What should you wear?
- A warm coat and boots
- A swimsuit
- Sandals
- Shorts
A warm coat and boots
Hint: Dress for the cold.
Question 5
What can a weather alert tell your family?
- A storm is coming
- Your shoe size
- What's for dinner
- A friend's birthday
A storm is coming
Hint: Alerts warn us.
Question 6
Forecast says lots of rain for days. What might happen?
- A flood
- A snowman
- A heat wave
- A drought
A flood
Hint: Too much water on land.