Thunderstorms and Lightening Lesson Plans & Worksheets

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Kidstorm: Lightning

For Students 3rd - 8th

Learn about lightning formation and lightning safety with this detailed webpage.

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K 3 Learning Pages: Web Resources Thunderstorms

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Check out this comprehensive list of web resources on thunderstorms and safety. Students and teachers will benefit from the links found on this site.

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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

This comprehensive, interactive site is loaded with information, activities, and stories about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. Find out how these weather systems are formed, how they impact our lives, and how they cause chaos.

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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Thunderstorms

For Students 3rd - 8th

Informational weather site provides users with an abundance of weather information. Discover what thunderstorms are, where they occur the most frequently and the damage they can cause.

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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Looking at Lightning

For Students 3rd - 8th

An introduction to the science behind lightning, its causes, and effects. If you follow links, there are also pages on the medical risks associated with getting struck by lightning.

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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Nova Science Now Lightning: Lightning Varieties

For Students 9th - 10th

Compare and contrast different types of lightning bolts. A substantial amount of information is provided here including pictures with descriptions for each type of lightning bolt. NOTE: The interactive is no longer available; Click on...

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How thunderstorms form and their effects.

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How thunderstorms form and their effects.

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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: How Lightning Forms

For Students 3rd - 8th

Weather site for kids provides information as to how lightning impacts our lives. Discover lightning safety tips, how to tell how far away a storm is, how lightning forms as well as read an amazing story about ball lightning.

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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Kids Crossing: Look Out for Dangerous Weather

For Students 1st - 5th

Explore dangerous weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and blizzards through stories, activities, and safety tips.

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NOAA

Noaa: Owlie Skywarns Weather Book [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th

Download and print this free activity book about hurricanes, tornadoes, lightening, floods and winter storms. A quiz section is also included.

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McREL International

Mc Rel: Thunder Clouds [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

A worksheet regarding rain, clouds, thunder and lightening.

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Curated OER

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

For Students 3rd - 8th

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Read Works

Read Works: Weather: Air Patterns

For Teachers 5th Standards

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about wind patterns and how they relate to clouds, storms, and lightning. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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Read Works: Wild Weather

For Teachers 2nd Standards

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about different types of March weather including: clouds, blizzards, thunder, lightning, and rainbows. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

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