References for the Introduction

• Skelton, P., Dormody, T., & Dappen, P. (2016). The learning tornado: An agriscience comprehension model [Abstract]. NACTA Journal, 60 (Supplement 1), 85.
• Skelton, P. Dormody, T., & Lewis, M. (2016). Examining the effects of an Extension youth science center on middle school science comprehension. Journal of Extension, 54(6), Article 6RIB6.
• Skelton, P., Seevers, B., Dormody, T., & Hodnett, F. (2012). A conceptual process model for improving youth science comprehension. Journal of Extension, 50(3), Article 3IAW1.

References for Curriculum Pilot Test Results and Recommendations for Educators

• Dormody, T. J., Skelton, P., Rodriguez, G., Dubois, D. W., & VanLeeuwen, D. (2020a). Developing and assessing the impact of a weather and climate curriculum on youth science comprehension. Manuscript submitted for publication.
• Dormody, T. J., Skelton, P., Rodriguez, G., Dubois, D. W., & VanLeeuwen, D. (2020b). Lesson worksheets: A tool for developing youth weather and climate science comprehension. Journal of Extension, 58(2), Article v58-2rb7.
• Dormody, T. J., Skelton, P., Rodriguez, G., Dubois, D. W., & VanLeeuwen, D. (2020c). Science comprehension retention among youth agriscience students instructed in weather and climate. Journal of Youth Development, 15(6), 116-135. doi: 10.5195/jyd.2020.902.

Suggested Reference Citation for the Curriculum

• Dormody, T. J. & Skelton, P. (2019). Let’s learn about weather and climate science.

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