Summer Heat

and with a thermometer reaching near 120 degrees fahrenheit

Welcome to the In the Know August topic, Summer Heat. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 will explore ways to stay cool during the summer.

Grades 2-3 examine the dangers of summer heat.

Grades 4-5 look at ways people cope with heat around the world.

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