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Cod/ Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
You can link to single cell, multi-cell, and super cell thunderstorm pictures. Learn about the three stages of thunderstorms.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: How Tornadoes Form

For Students 4th - 8th
Only about one thunderstorm in a thousand produces tornadoes. Learn how tornadoes form.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Most Lightning Struck Place on Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Maracaibo is the stormiest place on the planet. Thunderstorms rage above this massive body of water for up to 200 days of the year, with each ear-splitting event lasting for several hours. Graeme Anderson lists the factors that...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Tornadoes Form?

For Students 9th - 10th
Meteorologist James Spann sheds light on the lifespan of tornadoes as they go from supercell thunderstorms to terrible twisters before eventually dissolving back into thin air. [4:11]
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Tornado!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about tornadoes - their basic characteristics, damage and occurrences. Students are introduced to the ways that engineers consider strong winds, specifically tornadoes, in their design of structures. Also, students learn...