Warm Up – Can You Make a Tornado  Materials : penny, large plastic container with lid, liquid dish detergent, water  Observe the demonstration.  Record your observations.  Think it Over  What happens to the water in the container?  Describe the pattern that forms.  How is it like a tornado? How is it unlike a tornado?

Big Idea  Which weather factors produce changes in the weather?

Storms Chapter 8, Section 4

Standards  S.6.2.d Students know earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods change human and wildlife habitats.  S.6.4.e Students know differences in pressure, heat, air movement, and humidity result in changes in weather.

Key Questions What kinds of questions can you ask based on this picture?

Key Questions What kinds of questions can you ask based on this picture?

Key Questions What kinds of questions can you ask based on this picture?

Key Questions What kinds of questions can you ask based on this picture?

Key Questions  SWBAT describe the main kinds of storms, and how they form.  SWBAT explain what measures you take to ensure safety in a storm.

Storm A violent disturbance in the atmosphere

Thunderstorm A small storm with heavy precipitation and frequent thunder and lightning.

Lightning A sudden spark as charges jump between parts of a cloud, or cloud and ground.

Tornado A rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down from a storm cloud to touch Earth’s surface.

Hurricane A tropical cyclone that has winds of 119 km/h or higher (about 73 mph)

Storm Surge A “dome” of water that sweeps across the coast where the hurricane lands.

How Thunderstorms Form Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds, also known as thunderheads.

Thunderstorm Damage Trees can be uprooted, or areas can be flooded.

Thunderstorm Damage Trees can be uprooted, or areas can be flooded.

Thunderstorm Safety

How Tornadoes Form Different wind speeds will create rotation of the cloud. It will tighten and can reach the ground.

Tornado Safety

Snowstorms If you are caught in a snowstorm, try to find shelter from the wind.

How Hurricanes Form

Hurricane Movement

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?  Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds.

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?  Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds.  Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds.

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?  Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds.  Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds.  Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?  Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds.  Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds.  Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.  A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low-pressure area.

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?  Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds.  Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds.  Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.  A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low-pressure area.  What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm?

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?  Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds.  Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds.  Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.  A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low- pressure area.  What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm?  During thunderstorms, avoid places where lightning may strike. Avoid objects that can conduct electricity.

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?  Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds.  Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds.  Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.  A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low- pressure area.  What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm?  During thunderstorms, avoid places where lightning may strike. Avoid objects that can conduct electricity.  During a tornado, stay in a storm shelter or a basement.

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?  Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds.  Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds.  Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.  A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low- pressure area.  What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm?  During thunderstorms, avoid places where lightning may strike. Avoid objects that can conduct electricity.  During a tornado, stay in a storm shelter or a basement.  During a snowstorm, try to find shelter from the wind.

Key Questions  What are the main kinds of storms, and how do they form?  Thunderstorms form in large cumulonimbus clouds.  Tornadoes develop in thick cumulonimbus clouds.  Most precipitation begins in clouds as snow. If the air is colder than 0 degrees Celsius all the way to the ground, the precipitation falls as snow.  A hurricane begins over warm ocean water as a low- pressure area.  What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm?  During thunderstorms, avoid places where lightning may strike. Avoid objects that can conduct electricity.  During a tornado, stay in a storm shelter or a basement.  During a snowstorm, try to find shelter from the wind.  If you hear a hurricane warning, evacuate immediately.

Homework  Workbook Chapter 8, Section 4 pg