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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Lab 9: Death and Destruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that explores hurricanes. In this lab experiment, students research the major causes of death in hurricanes by examining photos or videos of hurricane damage. Students will also make a plan to...
Unit Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Where Tornadoes Happen

For Students 3rd - 8th
Weather site for kids provides some interesting information about tornadoes. Discover how they are formed, the average number of tornadoes per year as well as play "Chase the Tornado."
Unit Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Learning Zone

For Students 3rd - 8th
This comprehensive, interactive site is loaded with information, activities, and stories about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. Find out how these weather systems are formed, how they impact our lives, and how they cause chaos.
Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Stormchaser

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Twig lives as a sky pirate alongside his famous father, Cloud Wolf, until the Stormchaser is damaged due to Twig's inexperience. A furious Cloud Wolf leaves Twig behind on their next quest for the sacred material stormphrax. Not knowing...
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PBS

Pbs: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS has compiled a selection of videos,images and information which explores the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. The site provides a look at some less covered topics from the storm. Explore the damaged levees, the wetland destruction and...
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Other

Kidstorm: Lightning

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about lightning formation and lightning safety with this detailed webpage.
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Other

Kidstorm: Hurricanes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get the facts on hurricanes with this detailed information page. This page includes photos, charts and satellite images.
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Columbia University

Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
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Other

Abc News: Talking to Kids About the Tsunami Tragedy

For Students Pre-K - 1st
How can you begin to talk to your kids about the Tsunami tragedy? This site offers insight on how to deal with this difficult topic.
Unit Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Understanding Tsunamis

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and learn more about the devastating effects of tsunamis. This site features video segments revealing the devastation tsunamis can cause and how tsunamis are formed.
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Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Tsunami Disaster

For Students K - 1st
This site features several links to tsunami relief sites. Students and teachers can access information about the tsunami relief efforts through these resources.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Hail Stones

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows a large bunch of hail stones not long after a particularly heavy hail shower. The hail stones are very big, capable of causing damage to property and even unlucky people caught outside during the storm.