Tornadoes  = open link in new window Make a Tornado  |
Lesson Plan
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Learn how to make a tornado in a bottle.
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/tornado1.htm
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
| | Torando! |
Lesson Plan
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Students will understand the following:
1. A scale called the Fujita Scale of Tornado Intensity rates wind-speed damage by tornadoes.
2. Engineers and architects can create tornado-proof designs for houses and other buildings.
3. By utilizing such designs, conditions can be made safer for people living in areas where tornadoes are frequent.
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/ragingplanet-tornado/
Grade Level(s):
6-8
| | Tornado in a Jar |
Lesson Plan
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Experiment that allows the kids to make a tornado in a jar.
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/tornado2.htm
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
| | Tornadoes and Technology |
Lesson Plan
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Students will learn the basics about how tornadoes are formed, and where and when they are most likely to occur. They will then study the current research on tornadoes and explore how scientists are trying to predict them. They will learn about the equipment "storm chasers" use to study tornadoes, and will develop their own research plans.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g912/tornadote...
Grade Level(s):
9-12
| | Tornadoes: Lesson Plan |
Lesson Plan
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Lesson Objectives:
Learn the basics of tornadoes
Explore forms of energy
Discover why some homes are stronger than others
Use decision-making and analysis skills to predict where tornadoes are most likely.
Learn computer skills while exploring the lesson and taking an on-line test.
http://weathereye.kgan.com/expert/tornadoes/lesson_plan.html
Grade Level(s):
6-8, 9-12
| | Tracking Tornadoes |
Lesson Plan
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In this lesson, students will learn about how tornadoes are formed and how they are rated according to intensity. They will explore various topics about tornadoes, including where they occur most frequently, what kind of damage they cause, how they are predicted, and current scientific research. Students will work both alone and in small groups to gain a better understanding of tornadoes.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/tornadotra...
Grade Level(s):
6-8
| | Twister Tracking |
Lesson Plan
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In this lesson, students will use a database to learn about, organize, and compare tornadoes in their home state and across the country. [Note: This lesson can be conducted in conjunction with the giant screen film, Forces of Nature, either before or after students view the film.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/01/g912/fontwiste...
Grade Level(s):
9-12
| | Twister! What to Do in a Tornado |
Lesson Plan
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In this lesson, students will learn that although tornadoes are most likely to occur in an area of the United States called "tornado alley," they can happen anywhere and at any time. Students will read about the basics of tornado safety. They will also learn about the signs that a tornado might be coming, and what they should do to protect themselves, their families, and their pets if they ever experience a tornado firsthand. They will then create safety brochures to share with their friends and families.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g35/tornadosaf...
Grade Level(s):
3-5
| | What is a Tornado? |
Lesson Plan
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In this lesson, students will learn the basics about how tornadoes are formed, and when and where they are most likely to occur.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/gk2/tornadowha...
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2
| | Wonders of Weather |
Lesson Plan
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Students learn about researching tornadoes and making bottle tornadoes.
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/wondersofweather/
Grade Level(s):
3-5, 6-8
| | Tornadoes |
Resource Site
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Resource site for kids to learn about tornadoes.
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/tornado.htm
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
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