I have been slacking on sharing Homeschooling Resources with everyone but now that school has officially begun again I wanted to make sure and get a new resource up for you to check into. Today it is Tuesday, August 21, 2018, and time for Science! I would like to invite you to check out Weather Wiz Kids.
Age Range: 8 and up (Grades 3 and up; children with parental supervision)
At this website designed for kids, a meteorologist describes the science behind tornadoes including what weather conditions are required for them to form. It includes terrific information, pictures, links to free lesson plans, experiments, and more.
When you get to the site, just scroll down the page to read the text and see pictures and illustrations that explain what tornadoes are, how they form, and information on weather conditions associated with tornadoes such as:
- Funnel Clouds
- Supercell Thunderstorms
- Mesocyclones
- Microbursts
- Waterspouts
- Hail
- Gustnadoes
- Landspouts
- Dust Devils
You’ll also learn about the Fujita Scale of Tornado Intensity and some Tornado Safety Tips. There are also links to FREE LESSON PLANS and Tornado Experiments that will enhance your children’s understanding of this dangerous weather phenomenon.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
