Introduction
Most people think that Storm Chasing is a dangerous job, but in reality it is a very safe and rewarding occupation. If you are selected by any of the top weather agencies, you will be fully funded by the government and will get to work right alongside Vortex2; the top rating storm chasers in North America, The National Weather Service (NSW), The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) among other weather agencies. In this lesson, you and your group will conduct research about tornadoes, create a power point that will include your key points, images and other interesting findings. Your power point should have no less than six slides, make your power point attractive and informative as this will determine if your group gets chosen to get funded by the government. Your group will consist of you, the group leader, two photojournalist and a meteorologist. Each of you will have specific duties that will need to be included in your power point alongside your research. The Top Weather Agencies will use your power point to make their final decision and determine which group will receive this amazing award. Be creative, show your talent, and most importantly have fun!
Please watch the video below before moving on to the next page.
Task
You and your team will research tornadoes. Each group member will have a job as a storm chaser. After conducting your research, the group leader will gather all the information from each member and create a power point with illustrations relevant to your duties and your findings about tornadoes. Your presentation should contain:
- History of tornadoes.
- What causes tornadoes.
- Which areas in the United States are more prone to tornadoes.
- Images or short videos of tornadoes.
- Information about your job as a storm chaser and the equipment necessary to perform your job.
- Why it is important to educate people about tornadoes and the dangers each category carries?
Click on this link and find interesting facts about tornadoes:
https://www.natgeokids.com/za/discover/geography/physical-geography/tornado-facts/
Process
1. The teacher will assign the storm chaser jobs between the group members.
Group Leader: Your job is to monitor equipment, record data, navigate the area where potential tornadoes will form. Do not forget to take notes for your presentation, your data should include why your job and your research are important to better serve the public.
https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/tornadoes/types/
https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/projects/vortex2/
http://chasingthestorm.weebly.com/job-description.html
Two photojournalist: You are the storytellers! You will photograph and/or video events as they happen and tell the story like no other source can!
https://www.weather.gov/cae/submitpictures.html
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photographers/
https://www.weather.gov/cae/submitpictures.html
Meteorologist: You are the eye in the sky! Your job is to predict when and where a tornado or severe thunderstorm will form by recording and analyzing data from worldwide weather stations, satellites, radars and remote sensors.
https://www.weather.gov/careers/meteorology
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/meteorology/
http://www.softschools.com/facts/weather/meteorology_facts/579/
2. Each member will do research on their assign job and any information about tornadoes assign by the group leader.
3. Once the research is completed, it will be provided to the group leader so that a power point can be created. Make sure to provide the group leader with all the information, images and or videos of your work.
4.The group leader will summit the power point to the teachers email and will be ready to present on their assign date.
Remember to follow the rubric and be on the look out for new vocabulary words, you may see:
- funnel cloud forecast clockwise anticlockwise eye updraft downdraft vortex doplar radar fujita scale isobar hail
Please review link for information about storm chasing
https://www.emergency-management-degree.org/faq/what-does-a-storm-chase…
https://stormtrack.org/community/threads/recommended-chaser-equipment-list.23013/
Evaluation
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Conclusion
You have all done a wonderful job on your project! I hope this research helps you understand the importance of storm chasing. Storm chasers put their lives on the line for us every day to better serve and educate us on the beauty and the dangers of natural disasters. Now ask yourselves, How do you feel now about tornadoes? What can you do to prepare for any natural disaster? How important is storm chasing?
Credits
https://www.natgeokids.com/za/discover/geography/physical-geography/tornado-facts/
youtube.com Tornado Montage | National Geographic
Teacher Page
ยง126.14. Technology Applications, Grade 6, Beginning with School Year 2012-2013.
(2) Communication and collaboration. The student collaborates and communicates both locally and globally to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to:
(A) participate in personal learning networks to collaborate with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies;
(B) communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats