Mrs.

Defillipo’s Science Class

The Weather
In class we have been studying the weather and natural disasters.
Flooding, tornados, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and lightning can
affect our homes, our safety, and the food we eat. We have also
explored the science of weather forecasting. For this project, you are
to gather information from the resources below regarding the
following topics:

 The causes/ information of severe weather conditions

 The dangers associated with each
 Precautions that should be taken

Use the following web sources to assist you with your research.

 Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological

Laboratory- Learn more about hurricanes
from this national site.
 The National Hurricane Center- The deal of
information at this site is about the current
storm season, tracking information, and
weather outlooks. Be sure to spend some time
here.
 NOAA Photo Library- Tornadoes- Explore
images of tornados presented here. Look for
similarities and differences between the
storm systems.
 Twister: The Tornado Story- Learn more
about tornadoes and the damage they can
cause from this interactive site.

Additional Resources

 National Severe Storms Laboratory

 Storm Prediction Center
 Federal Emergency Management Agency
 The Weather Channel