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Tornadoes

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Students examine the characteristics of a tornado. They practice using new vocabulary and participate in a question and answer session. They use the internet to gather more specific information.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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