Curated OER
Taken by Storm
Extreme weather can be frightning and as young readers find out, deadly. They read the New York Times artcle Taken by Storm and then answer eight comprehension questions. Note: Learners can post their thoughts about the article on the...
Curated OER
Timeline of Extreme Weather Events
Students interview community Elders to research extreme weather events in their community. In this weather research activity, students interview community elders about extreme weather events they've experienced. Students complete a...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters
Discover the true powers of Mother Nature through this vivid collection of research which delves into the causes of natural disasters and the impacts on those affected.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Tornadoes Teaching Box
In this teaching box are resources to help learners learn why and where tornadoes happen and how these weather events impact people's lives.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Causes and Effects of Temperature Inversion
Explains what is meant by temperature inversion, the causes, and the effects it has, including some unusual ones.
Other
Mcdwn: Climate
Wonderful site! Learn about climates and gather helpful information. When you are done, take the climates quiz to show what you have learned.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Where Thunderstorms Happen
Some places in the United States have more thunderstorms that other areas. What is the average number of thunderstorm days in your state?
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Weather in the News
In this activity, students will compare stories about a weather event from different media sources and different perspectives.
Utah Education Network
Uen: El Nino in a Bowl
Students model formation of an El Nino current in a pie pan.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: The Weather Forecast (Activity)
This learning activity involves comparing actual weather to weather forecast estimates made by the weatherman and students.