Ms.

Guido’s Science Class

The Weather
In class we have been studying the weather and weather
disasters. Flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and
lightening can affect out 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 provid3es 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