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Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: A Weather Watch Activity

Students take a close look at hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, and more!

  • Grades: 3–5, 6–8
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With the “Severe Weather and Natural Disasters” activity, part of Scholastic’s Weather Watch series, students gain a thorough understanding of these extreme weather conditions:

  • Volcanoes
  • Earthquakes
  • Hurricanes
  • Winter Storms
  • Tornadoes

 

Each activity includes articles, images, words to know, witness accounts, reports from weather experts, readiness tips — even experiments that let students simulate an extreme weather condition!

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  • Subjects:
    Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Volcanoes, Hurricanes, Natural Disasters, Weather, Snow, Ice, Blizzards, Tornadoes
  • Skills:
    Reading Comprehension, Science, Research Skills
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Weather Watch Teacher's Guide

Students observe weather, build an...
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