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Twister! What to do in a tornado

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... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

The USGS and Science Education

The whole Earth portal from the United States Geological Survey with links to satellite images, diagrams, text, teaching guides, an electronic field trip, and more. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: U.S. Geological Survey

Weather and wind

This ARTSEDGE lesson introduces the expanding and condensing properties of air masses and the unequal heating of Earth as the force behind the wind. Students write a report on a topic related to wind and weather patterns and create a dance to demonstrate... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–3 Dance Arts Education and Science)

Provided by: ArtsEdge

The World of Benjamin Franklin

On this site you can see a timeline of Benjamin Franklin's life and find resource materials, activities, and information about a disciplined individual who was an important diplomat and inventor. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: The Franklin Institute