This TopicQuest was designed for Alyssa and Reagan
By Nancy Swords, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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Introduction
Have you ever wondered how meteorologists know what the weather will be
like days from now? Do you know what type of weather usually
forms a tornado and where they occur the most? Can you tell the
difference between a hurricane and a tsunami? Today we will
explore the different types of weather and figure out how they occur.
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1.
Everyone talks about the weather, but what exactly is it?
Check
out this site to understand what weather
is! |
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2.
Discover Tornado
Alley and find out how many tornadoes are recorded each year just
in this area alone! Learn what months are most popular for
tornadoes and look for signs
a tornado is developing. |
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3.
Learn how hurricanes
form and the stages of a hurricane from this interesting
site. There is also great info on their names, categories, and
hurricane safety. |
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4.
Would you know what to do in a thunderstorm? This site offers great safety
tips if you are caught in a storm with lightning. |
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5.
Find out what a tsunami
is and where they occur. It might surprise you! |
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6.
Do the different types of severe weather interest you? Check and
see if you have what it takes to be a storm chaser! |
| Mission
Imagine you are a storm chaser looking for tornadoes
in
Tornado Alley.
While staying at a local town, teachers at the
elementary school have asked you to tell their students about
tornadoes. Think about how you know a tornado is developing and
four signs of a tornado. Draw each of the four signs of a
tornado. Then write a short summary of how you go about "chasing" a tornado.
Be sure to tell them about the dangers of being a storm chaser and what
to do if there is a tornado warning.
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Steps 1. Think about four
signs of a developing tornado. Imagine what the sky and clouds
look like and what is happening during each sign.
2. Draw four signs of a tornado. Be sure to note the colors and description of each sign. 3. Write a short summary on what to do if there is a tornado warning. Include safety steps if the tornado happens during school. Include what is involved in chasing a tornado. 4. We will post the pictures and safety tips on the Internet so that others can learn about the safety steps needed during a tornado warning. |
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 TQ Lesson Plan |