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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students examine factors which affect a vortex and create model tornadoes. They identify variables, pose a testable question, and perform an experiment using the scientific method. After they collect their data, students write a complete lab report. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use a database to explore, organize, and compare tornadoes in their home state and across the country. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students, after discussing the motion, causes, and effects of a tornado, the describe the motion and causes of a tornado. They also name the safety steps one should take when a tornado occurs. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students study tornados. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students build a tornado in a bottle and do various readings to explore tornadoes. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students discover how weather conditions can give rise to severe storms and tornadoes. They study the different types of severe weather, how they can track conditions in their own neighborhood, and how to prepare for the worst. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students compare and contrast the major characteristics of hurricanes and tornadoes. They examine the ecological benefits of large storms. They draw an eye of a hurricane, complete a handout, and a quiz. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students work together to review what they know about damage during tornadoes. They design a structure that they hope protects people against tornadoes. They share their structure with the class. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students research characteristics of tornadoes. They research how tornadoes are rated. They understand how wind and tornados affect humans. They learn tornado safety. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students work in small groups to design a structure that will withstand and protect people from tornadoes. They discuss how tornadoes damage structures, read a handout, and create a poster that includes the name of their engineering firm and a picture of their structure. Full Review »
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