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Direct linkRobertson, Bill – Science and Children, 2016
What causes severe thunderstorms and tornadoes? Tornadoes, often accompanied by severe thunderstorms and hail, form in pretty much the same way as severe thunderstorms. In the continental United States, tornadoes usually form in spring and summer, when warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico moves across the continent from southeast to northwest…
Descriptors: Etiology, Weather, Science Activities, Natural Disasters
Peer reviewedPampe, William R. – Science and Children, 1986
Describes the formation and development of hurricanes and discusses the disasters associated with them. Reviews the warning signals used for tropical storms and provides an overview of the hurricane naming process. (ML)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Emergency Programs, Marine Education, Meteorology
Peer reviewedMogil, H. Michael; Collins, H. Thomas – Science and Children, 1989
Background information using Hurricane Gilbert (1988) is provided. Ideas for 27 activities including a mapping activity are discussed. The 5 themes of geography are listed and a glossary is given. (CW)
Descriptors: Climate, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
