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Storms and Extreme Weather

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Learners explore hurricanes and tornadoes by conducting an experiment. In this weather pattern lesson, students define many extreme weather vocabulary terms and discuss the relationship with static electricity. Learners utilize plastic soda bottles, a rubber connector, balloons, foam and other household items to conduct experiments including one in which they create lightning.

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severe weather

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extreme weather, lightning activity, tornadoes and hurricanes, weather experiments, math
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Project-Based Learning
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