WATCH OUT....Storms Ahead!

My name is Tonia Thomas and I have been in the education field for 19 years. This Web Quest is to increase student knowledge of sever weather. My advice for anyone that uses this web quest is to encourage your students to think outside the box and not look to you for answers. Children have amazing ideas so challenge them to think and watch what they produce! 

Standards

Science

7-4.4 Summarize the conditions and effects of severe weather phenomena (including thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes) and related safety concerns.

Reading Process and Comprehension

7-R1.10 Demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions and make inference
7-R1.18 Demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast his or her findings on a particular topic after having extracted that information from two or more pieces of graphic or written material.

Communication: Speaking
74-C1.4 Demonstrate the ability to participate in and contribute to conversations and discussions by responding appropriately.

Gathering Information

7-RS2.1 Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of resources, including technology, to access information.

Credits

http://www.maplewood.k12.oh.us/Downloads/Jennings%20LA%208%20BB1%20.pdf

http://marvel.com/

http://teacherweb.com/SC/RECES/weather/ap3.aspx

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_U_418aE1P_UuDlGUIn3o3svt7Pamk35ScY_MyL-J70/edit

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ymnNS6fWhFv_WUpwqDp62iG5YPFr_7aEFB-UYUMq7DE/edit

https://www.mvths.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/53864bec9154b/Severe%20Weather%20Brochure%20Project.docx

Other

Students find this project very interesting. I usually invite a meteorologist in to speak to students.