Clarification Statement - S.3.ESS.2.1.CS:
Examples of data could include average temperature, precipitation, and wind direction.

Assessment Boundary - S.3.ESS.2.1.AB:
Assessment of graphical displays is limited to pictographs and bar graphs. Assessment does not include climate change

Science and Engineering Practices - 3-5.SEP4.2:
Represent data in tables and various graphical displays (bar graphs and pictographs) to reveal patterns that indicate relationships.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.3.ESS.2.1.DCI:
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate •Scientists record patterns of the weather across different times and areas so that they can make predictions about what kind of weather might happen next.

Crosscutting Concepts - CC1.4:
Patterns of change can be used to make predictions.

Clarification Statement - S.3.ESS.2.2.CS:
Emphasis should be on various climates in different regions rather than on localized weather conditions.

Science and Engineering Practices - 3-5.SEP8.1:
Obtain and combine information from books and other reliable media to explain phenomena.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.3.ESS.2.2.DCI:
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate •Climate describes a range of an area's typical weather conditions and the extent to which those conditions vary over years.

Crosscutting Concepts - CC1.4:
Patterns of change can be used to make predictions.

Clarification Statement - S.3.ESS.3.1.CS:
Examples of design solutions to weather-related hazards could include barriers to prevent flooding, wind resistant roofs, and lightning rods.

Science and Engineering Practices - 3-5.SEP7.3:
Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem by citing relevant evidence about how it meets the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.3.ESS.3.1.DCI:
ESS3.B: Natural Hazards •A variety of natural hazards result from natural processes. Humans cannot eliminate natural hazards but can take steps to reduce their impacts.

Crosscutting Concepts - CC2.4:
Cause and effect relationships are routinely identified, tested, and used to explain change.

Clarification Statement - S.3.ESS.2.3.CS:
Emphasis should be on the processes that connect the water cycle and weather patterns.

Science and Engineering Practices - 3-5.SEP3.1:
Make observations and/or measurements to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence for an explanation of a phenomenon or test a design solution

Science and Engineering Practices - 3-5.SEP3.2:
Plan and conduct an investigation collaboratively to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence, using fair tests in which variables are controlled and the number of trials considered.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.3.ESS.2.3.DCI:
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate •(NYSED) Earth’s processes continuously cycle water, contributing to weather and climate.

Crosscutting Concepts - CC2.4:
Cause and effect relationships are routinely identified, tested, and used to explain change.