Weathering the Weather!!!

The Four Seasons The four seasons are Summer, Spring, Fall and Winter. Fall is also sometimes called Autumn.

Cumulus Clouds Cumulus Clouds Cumulus clouds are the clouds we see on nice days Cumulus clouds are the clouds we see on nice days They are puffy and round They are puffy and round They resemble big pieces of cotton They resemble big pieces of cotton

Cirrus Clouds Cirrus Clouds Cirrus clouds are located high up in the sky Cirrus clouds are located high up in the sky They are thin and wispy They are thin and wispy These clouds are seen before it rains or snows These clouds are seen before it rains or snows

Stratus Clouds Stratus Clouds Stratus clouds are really low to the ground Stratus clouds are really low to the ground They hang like a blanket over the sky They hang like a blanket over the sky These clouds can become fog These clouds can become fog

Four Types of Precipitation Four Types of Precipitation Rain Rain Snow Snow Sleet Sleet Hail Hail

Tornado!!! Tornado!!! Tornadoes are one of the most violent storms in nature Tornadoes are one of the most violent storms in nature They have rotating, funnel shaped clouds They have rotating, funnel shaped clouds They often come from thunderstorms They often come from thunderstorms

Tornado Safety Tornado Safety In this class we are going to be learning the basics of tornado safety for school and at home. This way, if you are ever in a tornado you know what to do to be safe! In this class we are going to be learning the basics of tornado safety for school and at home. This way, if you are ever in a tornado you know what to do to be safe! Get indoors in a safe and sturdy building Get indoors in a safe and sturdy building Get on the lowest floor in the center of the building and stay away from glass and windows. Get on the lowest floor in the center of the building and stay away from glass and windows.

Lightning! Lightning! Lightning is the dangerous flash of electricity that is produced in a thunderstorm Lightning is the dangerous flash of electricity that is produced in a thunderstorm Lightning kills people a year Lightning kills people a year

Hurricane! Hurricane! A hurricane is a strong tropical cyclone that develops over the ocean A hurricane is a strong tropical cyclone that develops over the ocean Hurricanes season is during late summer and early fall Hurricanes season is during late summer and early fall