Distribute a twig to each student. Give students time to write about a storm they experienced that shattered trees and left debris. Read The Storm Book , by Charlotte Zolotow. Social Studies Connections Students may be interested in researching severe hurricanes, tornadoes, and storms in the United States. Communication Arts Connections Keep a journal of weather observations for a week.
Role play emergency procedures to perform in the event of severe weather.
Invite a meteorologist to talk to the class. Connections Talk about weather and the seasons. Display a weather map and record the high and low temperatures for a week. Working in teams of two or three, conduct research on what animals do in severe weather to protect themselves. Make a simple rain gauge and calculate the average daily rainfall for a week.