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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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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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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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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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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Thunderstorm Safety

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn the safety guidelines for lighting and thunderstorms.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
Right now there are about two thousand thunderstorms going on around the world. While common, they can be dramatic with intense rain, hail, wind, lightning, thunder, and even tornadoes.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Where Thunderstorms Happen

For Students 9th - 10th
Some places in the United States have more thunderstorms that other areas. What is the average number of thunderstorm days in your state?
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: How Thunderstorms Form

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn how most thunderstorms form with three stages: the cumulus stage when storm clouds form, the mature stage when the storm is fully formed, and then the dissipating stage when the storm weakens and breaks apart.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: How Thunderstorms Form

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered about what atmospheric conditions are needed for a thunderstorm to form? Here you can learn about the three stages.
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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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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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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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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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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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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
You can find out the conditions for a thunderstorm, the life cycle, types, and wall clouds.
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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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Science Struck

Science Struck: Causes and Effects of Thunderstorms

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explains what causes thunderstorms, the different types, and the effects of thunderstorms.
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NOAA

Noaa: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know what to do if you're caught in a thunderstorm? This short online quiz will assess how well prepared you really are.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Make a Thunderstorm

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students learn about convection and how air moves through a simulation.
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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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Weather Wiz Kids

Weather Wiz Kids: Thunderstorms

For Students Pre-K - 1st
From thunder and lightning to watches and warnings, this comprehensive website provides detailed information about thunderstorms. You can even perform your own experiments!
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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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Weatherscapes: Lightning

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains an in-depth document on the formation of thunderstorms and lightning. You can link to photos of lightning.

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