Tornadoes VS 5th Graders: Survival for the Knowledgeable!

Introduction

Hey Kids!!

Do you think that tornados are neat?
Do you think that they are cool?

Well, guess what?!

They are!

However, they are also very dangerous and extremely unpredicatable.

There are so many factors that go into a tornado being made and for that reason we are lucky enough for meterologists to be able to tell us when to TAKE COVER!!

We will explore all that goes into what makes the conditions right for a tornado to be born. You're going to want to sit back and make sure you don't fly away with all the information that is about to come your way.

By the end of this you'll be an expert and be able to draw your own conclusions as to when to TAKE COVER!!

Ready??

Let's go!

Task

This lesson is going to focus on HOW a tornado is formed

WHAT to do when a tornado comes

HOW to prepare you, your family, and your pets

By the end of this lesson, your group will be able to sucessfully identify the signs of a tornado and what to do when one is coming towards you!

Process

You will need to get into a group of four students to complete these steps!

One student will need to be the leader and assign which two students will do step one and which two students will do step two.

At the end of both steps, the group will need to come together for step three, presenting to the class what your group has learned!

Step One

Print out this worksheet and color the different parts of the tornado and make a key!

----> http://www.education.com/download/worksheet/84083/tornado-forms.pdf

Another student will print out this map below and color the most dangerous area for tornados also known as Tornado Alley!

----> http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/united-states-map-465335.jpg

Step Two

Using these links, two students will gather information to use for the presentation on what to do when a tornado comes.

----> http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-safety-tornado.htm

----> https://eo.ucar.edu/kids/dangerwx/tornado5.htm

Step Three

Present to the class your knowledge on TORNADOES and BLOW them AWAY!

Evaluation

Name:_______________ Group:________________

Using the rubric, the teacher will evaluate on a scale of 4-1, 4 being highest possible points. Each section is worth up to 25 points.

4s equal to 25 points, 3s equal 15 points, 2s equal 10 points, 1s equal 5 points.

Rubric

4

3

2

1

Presentation

The student spoke clearly, was animated, and participated in the presentation.

The student moderately spoke, was not animated, and moderately participated in the presentation.

The student did not speak clearly, was not animated, and minimally participated in the presentation.

The student did not speak, was not animated, and did not participate in the presentation.

Content

The student had a full understanding of the assignment and topic.

The student had a moderate understand of the assignment and topic.

The student had a minimal understand of the assignment and topic.

The student had not understand of the assignment and topic.

Detail

The student had maximum detail of the topic.

The student had moderate detail of the topic.

The student had minimal detail of the topic.

The student had no detail of the topic.

Creativity

The student went above what was expected.

The student went moderately above what was expected.

The student did the basic amount required.

The student did nothing for the assignment.

Conclusion

Bravo kids!

You have just finished learning about tornadoes! Upon viewing this Webquest you should now know the different parts of a tornado, how tornadoes are formed and you should have learned about the most dangerous area for tornadoes which is known as Tornado Alley!

You should also know what to do when a tornado is coming.

Remember kids always have a plan so you can be prepared when a tornado is coming your way!