Objective
By the end of this lesson, H will be able to identify key details about different types of storms including hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornados, blizzards, and dust bowls.
Materials and Prep
- Pen and paper
- Coloring materials
- Internet access for research
No prior knowledge required, just bring your curiosity!
Activities
- Storm Drawing: Draw and color pictures of hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornados, blizzards, and dust bowls.
- Research Time: Look up each type of storm online or in books and write down one interesting fact about each.
- Stormy Story: Create a short story or comic strip featuring a storm as the main event. Be creative!
Talking Points
- Hurricanes: "Hurricanes are big storms with strong winds and lots of rain. They form over warm ocean waters."
- Thunderstorms: "Thunderstorms have lightning and thunder. They can bring heavy rain and sometimes hail."
- Tornados: "Tornados are spinning columns of air that come from thunderstorms. They can be very dangerous."
- Blizzards: "Blizzards are snowstorms with strong winds and low visibility. They can create big snowdrifts."
- Dust Bowls: "Dust bowls are huge dust storms that happen in dry areas. They can make it hard to see and breathe."