Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Natural Disasters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to our planet's structure and its dynamic system of natural forces through an examination of the natural hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, floods and tornados, as well as avalanches, fires,...
Website
The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the true powers of Mother Nature through this vivid collection of research which delves into the causes of natural disasters and the impacts on those affected.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Stormy Skies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn that wind and storms can form at the boundaries of interacting high and low pressure air masses. They learn the distinguishing features of the four main types of weather fronts (warm fronts, cold fronts, stationary fronts...
Website
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
You can find out the conditions for a thunderstorm, the life cycle, types, and wall clouds.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Icy Precipitation

For Students 9th - 10th
Snowflakes are not the only type of icy precipitation. Find out about other types of ice that fall from the sky.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Causes and Effects of Thunderstorms

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explains what causes thunderstorms, the different types, and the effects of thunderstorms.
Website
Other

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.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Are Cyclones?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Interesting facts about the types of cyclones and how they are formed.