Weather and Climate
Grade 3 Science · California, USA
Explore weather patterns and how climate affects life.
Lessons
Weather vs. Climate
Weather is what the sky and air are like right now. Climate is the usual weather pattern in a place over a long time.
Measuring Weather
Scientists use tools like thermometers, rain gauges, and wind vanes to measure weather.
Severe Weather
Severe weather includes dangerous events like thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.
The Water Cycle
The water cycle is the way water moves from Earth's surface to the sky and back again through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Climate Zones
Earth has different climate zones—tropical, temperate, and polar—based on how much sunlight they receive.
People Also Ask
What topics are in Weather and Climate for Grade 3 Science?+
The Weather and Climate chapter covers multiple lessons aligned to the California curriculum. Browse all lessons below to see the full topic list.
Is Weather and Climate part of the California curriculum?+
Yes, Weather and Climate is part of the official Grade 3 Science curriculum in California, USA.