Blizzard by John Rocco

Summary: When the blizzard of 1978 brought fifty-three inches of snow to a town in Rhode Island, John Rocco wanted to share his experiences with others around him. The young boy is ecstatic to see that first snowflake fall. However, by the end of the story, the neighborhood could not be more relieved to see the snow plow breakthrough to their street.

3rd Grade Physical Systems Unit

This book talks about a historical event that devastated many lives. Students can research and learn more about this blizzard and weather patterns that impact different parts of the country.

Unit Overview: In this unit, students will learn about the infamous blizzard of 1978 by reading a story written by John Rocco. After reading, students will research a little more about the blizzard with their classmates in small groups. Students will then explore different regions of the United States and talk about the major climate regions throughout the country.

After working together in small groups, the students can present their information about their region and how the climate is there. The teacher can then lead a discussion to review what the students learned about the regions.

Essential Question: How do the major climate regions differ throughout the country?