Worksheet
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Storm Protection

For Students 5th - 8th
In this weather worksheet, students read an excerpt about how to protect yourself, others, and property from various types of storms. There are five short answer questions related to the excerpt that students respond to.
Lesson Plan
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Coronado: Misfortune's Explorer

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the importance of Coronado's expedition through Texas and the trials his men endured during the journey. They view and discuss a map of Coronado's route, the effects of weather on the Great Plains, and Buffalo....
Lesson Plan
Poetry Society

A Conceit Poem

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young writers needn't be self-involved to craft a conceit. Directions for how to craft this form of extended metaphor, models, and a worksheet are all included in the packet.
Interactive
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Joseph Andrews Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, high schoolers respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Fielding's Joseph Andrews. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Lesson Plan
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Gone With The Wind

For Teachers K - 6th
Students review the different types of natural disasters. As a class, they examine how people and communities deal with weather disasters. They compare and contrast how two communities respond to a tornado or hurricane. They present...
Lesson Plan
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Phenomenal Weather-Related Statistics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research, collect and interpret data about weather statistics. They record that data on spreadsheets. they create Powerpoint presentations on their individual or group research.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About Hailstorms

For Students 4th - 6th
Discusses the cause of a hailstorm, the impact, and some famous hailstorms.
Article
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History Matters: A Perfect Hailstorm of Bullets

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this account of the Battle of San Juan Hill from the perspective of a black sergeant who fought there.
Handout
USA Today

Rising Air Creates Spring, Summer Ice

For Students 9th - 10th
How does hail form? Where are hailstorms most common? What kind of damage can hail cause? Find answers to these questions and others in this brief article.
Graphic
Other

Chase Day: Hail and Hail Storms

For Students 9th - 10th
Page provides four links to hailstones, hail fall, hailstorms and punching. Also includes a picture of large hail and more links for further information.
Handout
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Fact Sheet: Hail

For Students 9th - 10th
How is hail formed? What happens as a hailstone falls through the air? Find the answers to these questions, and see a photo of crops damaged by hail.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Complete List of Natural Disasters

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains what a natural disaster is and provides a list of every type along with a short description of each.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Different Types of Storms

For Students 4th - 6th
Provides descriptions of a variety of storm types including wintry ones, ones with no precipitation, and very destructive ones. Discusses weather conditions that lead to these storms, precautions one can take, public alerts, etc.
Graphic
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Chase Day: Hail and Hail Storms

For Students 9th - 10th
Page provides four links to hailstones, hail fall, hailstorms and punching. Also includes a picture of large hail and more links for further information.