Are Our Homes Built for Severe Weather?

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Do you know the story of the three little pigs? Watch this short video of the story. Pay attention to the problems the pigs faced and why.

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What could the first two pigs have done differently to prevent the destruction of their homes?

In some ways, the story of the three little pigs is similar to what happens in real life when a structure structure cannot stand up to "big, bad" weather.

Objectives

Facilitate a class discussion about the story and review the highlighted vocabulary. Let your class know that they will be studying severe weather and its impact on homes. For a hands-on extension activity, see Appendix F in the teacher resources.

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