Visual Learning Systems
The Nature of Electricity: Lightning and Thunder
This video describes the basic role that atoms play in creating electrical charges, as well as the nature and creation of static electricity. Various methods of charging are discussed, emphasizing the role that insulators and conductors...
NASA
Sci Jinks in a Snap: Lightning
Learn about in-cloud lightening and its implications for severe weather with this video. [2:51]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lightning!
This video segment adapted from NOVA explains the mysterious force of lightning.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Earth's Global Electric Circuit
Our electric atmosphere has a lot more to it than lightning and thunderstorms. Learn about Earth's Global Electric Circuit and its connection to space weather. Also includes a lesson plan and learning activities.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Weather Videos: Lightning in Slow Motion
Enjoy the beauty of lightning in slow motion, and experience nature's raw power. [0:44]
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Weather Videos: Amazing Lightning Bolt Video
Watch this video clip as the lightning strikes nearby while the cameraman manages to turn and capture the scene despite the obvious shock from the lightning's noise. [1:06]
National Geographic
National Geographic: The Science of Lightning
Lightning is a beautiful natural phenomenon, but it is also deadly. Learn how lightning occurs and how to protect yourself from it. [2:38]
SciShow
Sci Show Kids: What Causes Thunder & Lightning
A video investigating how charges build up in clouds until it released with lightening jumping from cloud to cloud or cloud to ground as electrical charges move. Also discussed is how thunder is created when heat from lightning causes...
NOAA
Noaa: Estuary Education: Lessons of Lightning
EstuaryLIVE meteorologists explain how lightning forms, and how to avoid danger when thunderstorms erupt. [9:39]
The Kid Should See This
Tksst: Incredible Slow Motion Lightning Strike
See this incredible slow motion lightning strike which is actually only one second of lightning slowed down to three minutes. [3:14]
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Lightning
Do you know how lightning is created or how it is related to thunder? This video explains that lightning is an electrical discharge made during thunderstorm. It also explains the dangers of lightening and how to take precautions if a...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Summer Science: Lightning
Thousands of lightning strikes occur each minute on Earth. We'll talk about the science of lightning.
Other
Minute Earth: How to Survive a Lightning Strike
Learn what you should do to protect yourself from lightning. [2:32]