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Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning. . . Nature's Most Violent Storms HandoutThunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning. . . Nature's Most Violent Storms Handout
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6th - 12th
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Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning. . . Nature's Most Violent Storms

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Thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and hail are just a few of the topics covered in a thorough weather preparedness guide. With descriptions of each weather phenomenon, from what causes them to how and when they occur to levels of severity, as well as graphics of each situation, the resource serves as a preparedness guide in case of a weather-related emergency.

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Concepts

thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, severe weather, hail, floods, weather types, preparedness, environmental safety, wind, wind speed

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite groups to create posters highlighting a different section with facts, pictures, and safety information
  • Practice some of the suggested emergency plans

Classroom Considerations

  • A lot of the resource is in color; printing in black and white affects picture quality

Pros

  • The 20-page packet includes background information on a variety of weather types, maps, images, safety rules, and preparedness plans 
  • Bolded terms emphasize topics and reinforce importance

Cons

  • Does not provide any lessons or worksheets

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