Warm Up – Can You Make a Tornado

Materials: penny, large plastic container with lid, liquid dish detergent, water

Observe the demonstration.

Record your observations.

Think it OverWhat happens to the water in the

container? Describe the pattern that forms.How is it like a tornado? How is it unlike a

tornado?

Big Idea

Which weather factors produce changes in the weather?

StormsChapter 8, Section 4

Standards

S.6.2.d Students know earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods change human and wildlife habitats.

S.6.4.e Students know differences in pressure, heat, air movement, and humidity result in changes in weather.

Key Questions

What kinds of questions can you ask based on this picture?

Key Questions

What kinds of questions can you ask based on this picture?

Key Questions

What kinds of questions can you ask based on this picture?

Key Questions

What kinds of questions can you ask based on this picture?

Key Questions

SWBAT describe the main kinds of storms, and how they form.

SWBAT explain what measures you take to ensure safety in a storm.

StormA violent disturbance in the atmosphere

ThunderstormA small storm with heavy precipitation and frequent thunder and lightning.

LightningA sudden spark as charges jump between parts of a cloud, or cloud and ground.

TornadoA rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down from a storm cloud to touch Earth’s surface.

HurricaneA tropical cyclone that has winds of 119 km/h or higher (about 73 mph)

Storm SurgeA “dome” of water that sweeps across the coast where the hurricane lands.

How Thunderstorms FormThunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds, also known as thunderheads.

Thunderstorm DamageTrees can be uprooted, or areas can be flooded.

Thunderstorm DamageTrees can be uprooted, or areas can be flooded.

Thunderstorm Safety

How Tornadoes FormDifferent wind speeds will create rotation of the cloud. It will tighten and can reach the ground.

Tornado Safety

SnowstormsIf you are caught in a snowstorm, try to find shelter from the wind.

How Hurricanes Form

Hurricane Movement

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form? Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus

clouds.

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form? Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus

clouds. Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus

clouds.

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form? Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus

clouds. Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus

clouds. Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow.

If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form? Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus

clouds. Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus

clouds. Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow.

If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.

A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low-pressure area.

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form? Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus

clouds. Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus

clouds. Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow.

If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.

A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low-pressure area.

What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm?

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form? Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds. Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds. Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the

air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.

A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low-pressure area.

What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm? During thunderstorms, avoid places where lightning

may strike. Avoid objects that can conduct electricity.

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form? Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds. Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds. Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the

air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.

A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low-pressure area.

What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm? During thunderstorms, avoid places where lightning

may strike. Avoid objects that can conduct electricity.

During a tornado, stay in a storm shelter or a basement.

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form? Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds. Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds. Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the

air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.

A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low-pressure area.

What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm? During thunderstorms, avoid places where lightning

may strike. Avoid objects that can conduct electricity.

During a tornado, stay in a storm shelter or a basement.

During a snowstorm, try to find shelter from the wind.

Key Questions

What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form? Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds. Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds. Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the

air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.

A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low-pressure area.

What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm? During thunderstorms, avoid places where lightning

may strike. Avoid objects that can conduct electricity.

During a tornado, stay in a storm shelter or a basement.

During a snowstorm, try to find shelter from the wind.

If you hear a hurricane warning, evacuate immediately.

Homework

Workbook Chapter 8, Section 4 pg 165 - 169