Mrs.

Cox’s Science Class

The Weather
In this class, we have been studying the weather and weather disasters.
Flooding hurricanes, tornados, thunderstorms, and lightning can affect
our homes, our safety, and the food we eat. We have explored the
science of weather forecasting. For this project, you are to gather
information from the resources below regarding the following topics:
 The causes/formation 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 some time
here.
 NOAA Photo Library- Tornados-
Explore images of tornados presented
here. Look for similarities and
differences between the storm systems.
 Twister: The Tornado Story- Learn
more about tornados and the image
they can cause from this interactive
site
Additional Resources
 National Severe Storms Laboratory
 Storm Prediction Center
 Federal Emergency Management
Agency
 The Weather Channel