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3.45 Weather Related Hazards and Solutions Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 3.45 Weather Related Hazards and Solutions. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Weather-Related Hazards and Solutions - Identify hazards such as strong winds, flooding, and lightning, and evaluate design solutions that reduce their impacts. (NGSS 3-ESS3-1; SEP: Designing Solutions)

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Grade 3

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Science

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Science Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Sofia reviews a circle investigation note at the weather station.Students need to reduce impacts from lightning. The clue is that a tall building is often struck during storms. Which solution best matches the hazard?

ABuild a swale to soak up runoff.

BTie down trash can lids only.

CRemove all weather alerts from the building.

DInstall a lightning rod and grounding wire.

Solution & Explanation:A lightning rod gives lightning a safer path to the ground.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

During a Grade 3 science activity at the library makerspace, Mateo uses a red data card.Students need to reduce impacts from strong wind. The clue is that a soccer goal rolled across a field. Which solution best matches the hazard?

AAdd roof clips to a nearby building only.

BUse surge protectors for the scoreboard only.

CAnchor movable goals or store them flat before storms.

DBuild a rain garden under the goal.

Solution & Explanation:Movable equipment should be anchored or stored so wind cannot push it around.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Nora's group at the schoolyard records observations on a river chart.Students need to reduce impacts from flooding from heavy rain. The clue is that water seeped under a door. Which solution best matches the hazard?

AInstall a lightning rod under the door.

BRaise important equipment and add a door flood barrier.

COpen windows so more rain can enter.

DPlant a windbreak only.

Solution & Explanation:Raising equipment and blocking shallow water reduce flood damage.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Science students. It aligns with educational standard ESS.3.45 (Grade 3 science skill focused on identifying weather-related hazards and evaluating design solutions that reduce their impacts.).