Miss 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 for 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 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- Tornados-Explore images of
tornados presented here. Look for similarities and
differences between the storm systems.
 Twister: The Tornado Story- Learn more about
tornados and the damage they can cause from this
interactive site.
Additional Resources
 National Sever Storms Laboratory
 Storm Prediction Center
 Federal Emergency Management Agency
 The Weather Channel