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Natural Hazards: Thunderstorms! DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://www.fema.gov/kids/thunder.htm
From Digital Water Ed Library (DWEL)
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Thunderstorms affect small areas when compared with hurricanes and winter storms. Despite their small size however, all thunderstorms are dangerous. Designed for children, users can view pictures and read about the formation of thunderstorms and lightning, how to be safe during storms, and what to do if someone is struck by lightning. Other material presented here includes a quiz, a section on NOAA Weather radio, and a section on "What You Might Feel in a Disaster" which is intended to help kids deal emotionally with a disaster.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Primary (K-2)
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
    • Presentation / Demo
  • Visual:
    • Photograph
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Natural hazards
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Viewer Privacy and Security Notice Introduction 1. This World Wide Web (WWW) site is provided as a public service by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA. 2. Information presented on this FEMA WWW site is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested.
DLESE Catalog ID: DWEL-000-000-000-162
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • B - Physical science:
        • Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism
        • Properties of objects and materials
    • 5-8:
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Natural hazards
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov