Lesson 3: North America

We are learning about the continent of North America.

We are learning key terms: hurricanes, tornadoes, swamps, conifer.

We are learning about North America’s

weather, animals, and plants.

I can write facts and related details I learned about North America.

I can include at least 2 key terms I have

learned in my writing that are related to the

facts I am writing about.

hurricanes-fierce storm that bring powerful

winds and heavy rains

tornadoes- spinning column or air that brings very strong winds

swamps- places where the ground is muddy

or flooded

conifer- a group of mostly

evergreen trees and shrubs that

produce cones and have leaves that

are shaped like needles.