Weather Hazard Project

Third grade meteorologists! Severe weather is coming to our town! Each group has been assigned a severe weather topic to research (i.e. hurricanes, tornados, thunderstorms, blizzards, floods, drought, heat waves, and ice storms). Your task is to research your severe weather topic, and what is causing this weather. Our city is depending on your information so that they know how to prepare and protect themselves! Your group will create a weather report that will be presented to the class. Please include the following information: 1. Origin of Weather: What is causing your severe weather? What weather conditions cause this severe weather? Where and when are these storms most likely to happen? 2. Details: How is your weather classified? Is there a specific instrument used to measure your weather? What technology is used to monitor this type of weather? 3. Preparation: How can people prepare for this severe weather? How can people protect themselves? What should a person do if they are caught in the storm? What can be done for cleanup after the storm? Remember, have fun with this assignment! Feel free to dress up or use props. Be creative!!!

Rubric:
Category
Research

4
Research is clear and detailed, and is incorporated and explained throughout weather report All facts are accurate Gives detailed advice (5+) on what to do during severe weather

3
Research is conducted and incorporated throughout weather report Most facts are accurate Gives some (3+) advice on what to do during severe weather

2
Some research is conducted and briefly incorporated into weather report

1
Little or no research was conducted/not integrated into weather report No facts are accurate No advice is given on what to do during severe weather No person is dressed up and no props are used in presentation, no pictures or diagrams are included in weather report Does not speak clearly, no enthusiasm is seen, no preparation is seen

Accuracy of Information Weather Safety

Creativity

Presentation

Few facts are accurate One or two pieces of advice are given on what to do during severe weather At least 2 One person is One person is people are dressed up dressed up or dressed up and 1 prop is 1 prop is used and 2 props used in in are used in presentation, 1 presentation, presentation, 2 picture or no pictures or or more diagram is diagrams are pictures or used in included in diagrams are weather weather used in report report weather report Speaks clearly, Speaks clearly, Speaks clearly evidence of speakers are and is preparation is enthusiastic, enthusiastic at seen, speakers creative some points, are very presentation little enthusiastic, preparation is very creative seen presentation