Instructions
Let's learn about storms! Follow the instructions for each activity below. Ask a grown-up if you need help reading the words.
Activity 1: What Comes First?
During a storm, you see something first, and then you hear something. Circle the one you see first.
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Lightning
🔊
Thunder
Activity 2: Finish the Sentence!
Use the words in the box to finish the sentences about lightning and thunder.
1. Lightning is a big flash of _________________.
2. Thunder is a loud _________________.
Activity 3: Storm Safety
Circle if the action is SAFE or NOT SAFE during a thunderstorm.
1. Staying inside your house.
SAFE NOT SAFE2. Flying a kite outside.
SAFE NOT SAFE3. Standing under a tall tree.
SAFE NOT SAFEActivity 4: Draw a Storm!
In the box below, draw a picture of a stormy sky. Don't forget the lightning and dark clouds!
Did You Know?
You can't have thunder without lightning! The lightning bolt makes the air so hot that it creates the big BOOM of thunder.
Answer Key
Activity 1: What Comes First?
The student should circle Lightning (âš¡ï¸). We see the flash of light before we hear the sound of thunder.
Activity 2: Finish the Sentence!
1. Lightning is a big flash of light.
2. Thunder is a loud sound.
Activity 3: Storm Safety
1. Staying inside your house. - SAFE
2. Flying a kite outside. - NOT SAFE
3. Standing under a tall tree. - NOT SAFE
Activity 4: Draw a Storm!
Answers will vary. The student should have drawn a picture related to a storm, such as clouds, rain, and lightning.