Worksheet
Curated OER

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.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About Hailstorms

For Students 4th - 6th
Discusses the cause of a hailstorm, the impact, and some famous hailstorms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.