Mr.

Clay’s Science Class

The Weather
In class, we have been studying the weather and weather disasters. Flooding,
hurricanes, tornadoes, 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/formation of severe weather conditions

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

Use the following Web resources to assist you with your research.

 Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory -

Learn more about hurricanes from this national site.
 The National Hurricane Center -The National Weather
Center provides a great deal of information at this site
about the current storm season, tracking information, and
weather outlooks. Be sure to spend some time here.
 NOAA Photo Library - Tornadoes- Explore images of
tornadoes 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