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NOAA

Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning. . . Nature's Most Violent Storms

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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...
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Curated OER

Those Wacky Greek and Roman Gods: A Quick Cheat-Sheet

For Students 6th - 10th
Here's a handy two-page reference that briefly identifies major Greek and Roman mythological figures.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Severe Storms

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about severe storms. Topics include the dangers of thunderstorms, types of thunderstorms, components of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and modeling.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Weather & Climate: Lightning

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what lightning is, how it is created, what happens inside thunderstorms, how lightning develops during a storm, types of lightning, how individuals and groups can stay safe, chances of being struck by lightning, and answers to...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: A Complete List of Natural Disasters

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains what a natural disaster is and provides a list of every type along with a short description of each.