Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™: Weather and Climate Patterns On-Grade Reader, Pack of 30

Grade 3. 2015. 16 pages. Lexile range: 500L–650L. Weather and Climate Patterns On-Grade Reader, part of the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™, encourages students to consider the relationship between weather and climate patterns, and how weather affects our daily lives. Topics include:

• Weather Patterns
• The Water Cycle
• Climate Patterns
• Science and Engineering Practices
• The Daily Life of a Meteorologist

Developed to enhance the teaching of Building Blocks of Science® units and other science curriculums, the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™: Weather and Climate Patterns reader supports inquiry-based science lessons with engaging informational text. The content gives students a natural transition from hands-on investigations, builds background knowledge to reinforce conceptual learning, and lets students apply relevant nonfiction to their own real-world experiences. Educational studies show that children are more likely to engage with a reading exercise when the literature is related to a recent hands-on activity. The reader helps improve reading comprehension and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards*. Pack of 30. Soft cover.

*Next Generation Science Standards® is a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.