Lesson+Suggestions

Here are a few links to some weather lessons you can integrate before or after the conference: If you are interested in sharing a lesson, please email me: jghazzagh@esc12.net


 * The Active Earth, National Geographic -** []

This lesson provides an introduction to some natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Students will read about and view pictures of these phenomena and will create posters or a mural depicting the things they have seen.
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**Create a Tornado, Scholastic** - []

Using these Materials, students will simulate a tornado!
 * Overview:**
 * One-quart glass jar, with lid
 * 3/4 quart of water
 * Two teaspoons liquid dish detergent
 * Two teaspoons of white vinegar
 * Two drops of blue or green food coloring

**Forecasting** : []

Forecasting is an interactive lesson about weather forecasting.Students have different forecasting tricks explained to them and are encouraged to try these tricks on their own time. Modern forecasting is explained, emphasizing the technology and science used. **
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**Weather Maps** - []

 Students will do the following: **
 * Overview:
 * **1.** || Understand basic information about weather ||
 * **2.** || Learn about different types of weather maps ||
 * **3.** || Create and present national weather maps showing different conditions ||

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