Twister! What to do in a tornado
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g35/
tornadosafety.html
A lesson plan for Grade 3 and 5 Healthful Living Education and Science
About this resource
- Appropriate grades
- 3 and 5
- Subjects
- healthful living (safety), science (meteorology), social studies (geography)
- Provider
- National Geographic
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In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will learn that tornadoes can happen anywhere and at any time. Students will read about the basics of tornado safety. They will also learn about the signs that a tornado might be coming, and what they should do if they ever experience a tornado firsthand. They will then create safety brochures to share with their friends and families.
Students will:
- learn where and when tornadoes are most likely to occur
- what weather conditions are favorable for forming tornadoes
- how they can tell if a tornado might be coming
- how to protect themselves, their families, and their pets in the event they experience a tornado
- create safety brochures about tornado safety for their family and friends
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 5
- Goal 3: The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of weather and climate.
- Objective 3.04: Explain how global atmospheric movement patterns affect local weather.
- Objective 3.06: Discuss and determine the influence of geography on weather and climate:
- Mountains.
- Sea breezes.
- Water bodies.
Healthful Living Education (2006)
Grade 3
- Goal 2: The learner will develop knowledge and skills to enhance personal and consumer health.
- Objective 2.04: Conclude that most injuries are preventable and identify methods for preventing common injuries.
