Ms.

Ashley’s Science Class

The Weather
In class, we have been studying the weather and weather
disasters. Flooding, hurricanes, tornados, 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