Ms.

Fowlers Science Class

The Weather
In class, we have been studying the weather and weather disasters.
Flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and lightning can
affect our 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/transformation 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 provides a great deal of information
at this site about the current storm season, tracking
information, and weather outlooks. Be sure to spend
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