2. Weather

3. 1. anemometer An instrument that measures wind speed

4. 2. barometer An instrument that measures air pressure

5. 3. blizzard A storm with heavy snow and strong winds. CAUSES:

6. 4. humidity The amount of water vapor in the air

7. 5. hurricane A very large storm with strong winds, high ocean waves, and heavy rain. CAUSES:

8. 6. Meteorologist A scientist that measures and studies weather conditions.

9. 7. thermometer A tool used to measure temperature

10. 8. thunderstorm A storm with rain, thunder, and lightning. CAUSES: Electricity in the skyElectricity in the sky Spark in the cloudsSpark in the clouds

11. 9. tornado A funnel-shaped, spinning cloud with strong winds. CAUSES: Begin with thundercloudsBegin with thunderclouds Twisting motionTwisting motion

12. 10. weather map A map that shows weather data for a large area

13. 11. wind The movement of air

14. 12. flash flood A large amount of water that quickly covers normally dry land, with little warning. CAUSES: Concentrated rainfallConcentrated rainfall HurricanesHurricanes Broken Levee or DamBroken Levee or Dam

15. TEAM SAFETY POSTER MUST INCLUDE: Large title including the name of your topicLarge title including the name of your topic At least 3 ways to prepare for the emergencyAt least 3 ways to prepare for the emergency At least 3 illustrations of the severe weather and the solutionsAt least 3 illustrations of the severe weather and the solutions Team name, teacher name, and group member namesTeam name, teacher name, and group member names

16. WEATHER TOOLS Barometer  Anemometer  Thermometer  measures wind speed measures air pressure measures temperature

17. Fan-N-Pick Roles Fanner- Fans CardsFans Cards Says “Pick a card any card”Says “Pick a card any card”Reader- Picks a cardPicks a card Reads question out loudReads question out loud Counts to five with fingersCounts to five with fingersAnswer- Answers the questionAnswers the questionPraiser/Coach- Praises teammatePraises teammate Returns cardsReturns cards *Praiser #2- Praises teammate in a new wayPraises teammate in a new way

18. Cut and PASTE!! Weather Chart Pg. 43 Vocabulary Pg. 44 Warming the Earth Pg. 48

19. Safety FIRST! In a hurricane: In a Tornado: In Lightning: http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/ s_links/link_3_1.html In a Flood: http://weathereye.kgan.com/cadet/floo d/about.html