Wacky Weather !
This TopicQuest was designed for Mrs. Davis' first grade class at James Lovett Dewar Elementary School By Victoria Whitfield, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher

Do you like getting wet and soggy? Of course not! No one does! Everyone wants a sunny, shiny day, right? Well I am sorry to say, but everyday will not be sunny. Everyday will not be shiny. Some days may be cold and some may be windy. Regardless of what the weather may be you will be able to overcome it. Below are websites that will give you information about those lovely days and those unlovely days. Come on, let's take a peek!!

Spring Has Sprung	When is the first day of Spring? Can you balance a raw egg on end on the first day of Spring? This website will give you the warm information about Spring.
Summer in the City	What are some summer holidays? What kind of fun can you have during summer? This website gives all the hot  information to answer those questions about Summer and more!!
Fall Changes	When do plants stop making their food? How are leaves made into brown during the fall? This website gives you all the cozy information about Fall?
Winter's Short Days	Do all bears hibernate in the Winter? Want to make a snowman? This site gives you all the cool information about Winter.
Tornadoes	What are waterspouts? What percentage of tornadoes are violent tornadoes? This website contains some wild information about tornadoes and will help you answer the questions. Whew!
Thunderstorms	What is a thunderstorm? How does a thunderstorm form? This website gives you some shocking information about thunderstorms.
Snow	When is snow very wet and heavy? Where is the world's greatest snow castle built at? This website gives some chilly information and the answers to the questions.
Hurricanes	What are hurricanes? What are the names of two hurricans that occurred in 2004? This website includes all the windy answers to these questions and more!!
Earthquakes	What are earthquakes? What did Leonard's "Earthquake Buddies" teach him about earthquakes? This website includes some shaking information to answer the questions and more!
Hail Storms	What sound does the little hailstones make? Do hailstones resemble basketballs or baseballs? This website has some damaging information !

Mission Statement   By now you should know a lot about storms and how they begin. You are now to observe some fellow classmates while the teacher has gone to the restroom. You hear a loud thump and lightning outside. The school intercom announces there is a thunderstorm and lightning.  You are to get the kids to a safe location in the room. What do you consider?

Mission Instructions: 1. Using this website, Weather Hazards, and your teachers assistance find some things to look out for and avoid. 2. Write those things on a tablet sheet and transfer it over to a poster board later to hang up for all the class to see. Illustrate some of the objects to avoid. 3. Share these hazards with your classmates and let them know what they should do at school when the teacher is out or at home with their parents. Good job! You have saved the lives of many of your buddies. They appreciate your hard work!

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