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A Dust Storm Before the Sky Show

Use a desert dust-storm forecast to plan a safer sky show, respond to weather updates, and explain why forecasts help.

KindergartenScienceInteractive · Printable

Aligned toK-ESS3-2

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  • 9 questions
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Format
Interactive · Printable
Grade
Kindergarten
Subject
Science
Question types
Multiple choice, Sorting, Short answer

About this worksheet

What students practice

  • Students explain how an early weather forecast gives people time to prepare for severe weather.
  • Students use a dust-storm forecast and updates to choose safer actions.

How to use

Read the passage and questions aloud. Let children point to or say their choices, then explain how the forecast helps the families.

Curriculum

NGSS standard covered

K-ESS3-2

Explain how weather forecasts help people get ready for and respond to severe weather.

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A Dust Storm Before the Sky Show

Use a weather forecast to help families stay safe.

An Early Weather Message

Listen to the passage. Use the weather message to answer.

Plans at the Desert Sky Center

At a desert sky center, families plan to look through telescopes outside this afternoon. In the morning, a worker hears a weather forecast on the radio: “Strong winds may blow thick dust here this afternoon.” The sky is clear now. Thick dust can make it hard to see and breathe. The center has a sturdy building with a room away from windows. Adults can hear weather updates on a radio inside.

1.
What does this forecast warn about?
  • A. Heavy rain this morning
  • B. Wind and dust this afternoon
  • C. Snow and ice this afternoon
  • D. Calm air all afternoon
2.
The sky is clear. Why use the forecast now?
  • A. It means the storm is over.
  • B. It means dust cannot come.
  • C. It makes the wind stop blowing.
  • D. It gives time to get ready.
3.
How can adults get new weather reports while staying inside?
  • A. Listen to the radio.
  • B. Look through a telescope.
  • C. Watch the indoor lights.
  • D. Guess from the time.
4.
Why should families walk into the building before thick dust arrives?
  • A. Dust will make the path brighter.
  • B. Dust will help them see farther.
  • C. Dust may hide the path ahead.
  • D. Dust may stop all the wind.
5.
A family is getting ready to come. Which message would help them prepare?
  • A. “The sky is clear, so ignore the forecast.”
  • B. “Come outside to watch for the first dust.”
  • C. “Dust may come, so our show will be indoors.”
  • D. “The forecast will keep the dust away.”

Listen and Respond

Listen for new weather messages. Choose safer actions.

Before families arrive, a new weather report says the dust storm may come sooner than expected.
6.
What should the workers do with this new report?
  • A. Get the indoor room ready sooner.
  • B. Keep using only the old report.
  • C. Wait outside until dust arrives.
  • D. Turn off all the weather reports.
7.
The dust storm has arrived. Sort these choices for the families.
Stay with an adult in the room away from windows.Go outside to get a telescope.Listen to weather updates inside.Step outside to watch the blowing dust.
Safer choiceUnsafe choice
8.
The wind sounds quieter. No adult has said it is safe outside. What should a child do?
  • A. Go outside to check the dust.
  • B. Open a window to test the wind.
  • C. Leave because quiet means safe.
  • D. Stay inside and ask an adult.
9.
How did hearing the forecast early help the families? Tell one way.

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