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Interactive
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Make a Thunderstorm

For Students 9th - 10th
Thunderstorms only happen under certain conditions. See if you can choose the right mix of temperatures and humidity to create a big thunderstorm.
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Graphic
Other

Weather Pages: Thunderstorm Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a map of the Average Annual Days of Thunderstorms in the US. Cities are ranked in a table according to their average annual thunderstorm. Look for your city!
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Website
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Thunderstorms

For Students 3rd - 8th
Informational weather site provides users with an abundance of weather information. Discover what thunderstorms are, where they occur the most frequently and the damage they can cause.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How thunderstorms form and their effects.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How thunderstorms form and their effects.
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Website
Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Web Resources Thunderstorms

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out this comprehensive list of web resources on thunderstorms and safety. Students and teachers will benefit from the links found on this site.
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Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
View a chart that has single cell, multicell, multicell line, and supercell thunderstorms. You can link to some of the kinds of thunderstorms for more specific information.
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Article
Other

Bom: Severe Thunderstorms in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
In less than one hour in South Wales, Australia a thunderstorm caused 1.5 billion dollars in damage. Read about it!
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Website
USA Today

Usa Today: Thunderstorm Safety Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
August, 2005 article that highlights thunderstorms and offers safety tips to avoid harm during a storm.
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Unit Plan
NOAA

Noaa: National Weather Service: Jetstream: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
Online school for weather presents an abundance of information about thunderstorms. Discover how they form, the different types, their hazards, and what to do if there is a risk for severe weather. A review quiz and lesson plans are...
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: Paulette Bourgeois: Franklin and the Thunderstorm

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "Franklin and the Thunderstorm", written by Paulette Bourgeois. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: What Makes Thunderstorms? See Convection

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Using water, food coloring, and an ice cube, students observe the movement of convection currents in a container, and illustrate what they see happening. This activity develops their understanding of how thunderstorms form.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: National Severe Storms Lab: Thunderstorm Climatology

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides information on climatology in relation to severe thunderstorms.
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Unit Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Learning Zone

For Students 3rd - 8th
This comprehensive, interactive site is loaded with information, activities, and stories about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. Find out how these weather systems are formed, how they impact our lives, and how they cause chaos.
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Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Severe Storms

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about severe storms. Topics include the dangers of thunderstorms, types of thunderstorms, components of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and modeling.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: National Weather Service: Jetstream: Derechos

For Students 9th - 10th
Online school for weather offers a complete guide to learning about derechos, windstorms associated with thunderstorms. Explore how they are produced, bow echoes, types of derechos, where and when they happen, and how to keep safe. A...
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NASA

Ucar Center for Science Education: Web Weather for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information, lessons and activities regarding clouds, tornadoes, thunderstorms, hurricanes and winter storms.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: April Showers

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about rain, thunderstorms, and rainbows in the spring. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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NOAA

Noaa: Nssl: Weather Colouring Books

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Print these free colouring books about tornadoes, thunderstorms and winter weather.
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Interactive
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Kids Crossing: Look Out for Dangerous Weather

For Students 1st - 5th
Explore dangerous weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and blizzards through stories, activities, and safety tips.
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Website
Other

Kidstorm: Lightning

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about lightning formation and lightning safety with this detailed webpage.
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Website
Other

Hong Kong Observatory: Meteorology

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful page from the Hong Kong Observatory offering introduction to weather and weather phenomenon. Learn about thunderstorms, tides, monsoon season, weather radar, and weather in space. Not a slick site but informative. Most...
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Before a Thunderstorm

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Before a Thunderstorm", created by George Morland in 1791 (Oil on canvas, 85 x 117 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Stud in a Thunderstorm

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Stud in a Thunderstorm", created by Karoly Lotz in 1862 (Oil on canvas, 127 x 192 cm).

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