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Inside the Tornado

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Scientists attempt to place a probe full of cameras and video cameras in the path of a tornado in order to get images and footage inside the storm. An excellent explanation of why most of the tornadoes which occur in the US happen in the area known as "Tornado Alley."

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meteorology, tornadoes

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tornadoes, storm chasers, meteorology, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:19
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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