Aligned with TEKS 8.10A

This Weather and Climate Unit Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.10A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach weather and climate (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.10A

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Weather and Climate Lesson Plan (TEKS 8.10A)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Weather and Climate - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.10A)

  • Weather
  • Climate
  • Factors of Climate
  • The Sun's Role
  • The Atmosphere
  • The Hydrosphere
  • Evaporation and Precipitation
  • Wind and Air Movement
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Weather and Climate - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 8.10A)

  • A hands-on activity where students will explore the effects of thermal energy on water and on soil
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Weather and Climate Literacy Article (TEKS 8.10A)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Weather and Climate - Independent Practice (TEKS 8.10A)

  • Independent Practice sheet with a variety of questions types
  • Complete Answer Keys


Weather and Climate S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 8.10A)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Weather and Climate - Task Cards (TEKS 8.10A)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. weather, climate, Sun, hydrosphere, atmosphere, etc.)
  • Characteristics of weather
  • Characteristics of climate
  • Categorizing examples of weather and climate
  • Factors that influence weather and climate
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Weather and Climate - Small Group Activity (TEKS 8.10A)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Weather and Climate card sort activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Weather and Climate Assessment (TEKS 8.10A)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 51 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Weather and Climate Warm-Up (TEKS 8.10A)

  • Key Vocabulary (Weather, Climate, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Sun)
  • Identifying examples of weather and climate from daily life
  • Factors that influence climate
  • True/False practice
  • Compare and contrast weather and climate (w/ characteristics listed)


Weather and Climate Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.10A)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Weather and Climate Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.10A)
  • Weather and Climate Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.10A)