WILD
WEATHER!
What is "Wild Weather"?
Before talking about what it means, ask the students what they think it is. List their
predictions on a chart. Then discuss the meaning of "wild weather":The word
"weather" refers to the overall condition of the atmosphere at a particular time
and place, including the temperature, humidity, degree of cloudiness and so on. Under
extreme conditions-powerful winds, heavy rain or snow, freezing temperatures-we get severe
or wild weather, such as blizzards, thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes. The same
basic principals that govern everyday weather govern wild weather. Have children discuss
some personal "wild weather’ experiences. Discuss some questions they may have
about "wild weather" phenomena they have heard about or experienced.
Make a Wild Weather Book
Make a book about a recent natural weather-related disaster that has taken place near your
community.
Divide the class into:
Researchers-They will find accounts of the disaster in magazines,
newspapers, internet,etc. Have them photocopy and paste the pictures in a display so
everyone can see them.
Reporters- They will interview people about their memories of the
disaster (either from first-hand experience or from their memories of watching it on TV.)
Reporters will either take notes or tape-record the interview and then do a write-up about
what they learned.
Science Reporters- They will research the science of the disaster,
whether it is a hurricane, tornado, flood, etc. and write about it.
Artists- They will create drawings,maps, charts, illustrations, and
diagrams, for the book. They will also design the cover for the book.
Editors-They will collect in everyone's work, organize the works and
writings, write headlines for the articles, organize all the material, create a
"table of contents" or "index" and then bind it all together to form
the book.
Drills
Have an Earthquake , Fire , Tornado Drill, etc.
Weather Safety
Wild weather can be very dangerous. Pair the students together (or in groups of 3) and
have them work together to research what to do in the event of a tornado, hurricane,
thunderstorm, drought, etc. Have them prepare a list of dos and don'ts
for the extreme weather condition they are researching. They can then decide if they are
going to present their information in a small play or a safety poster to display in the
school hallway.
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