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Storms

From Bill Nye the Science Guy · 1998

Storms
23 min3rd4th5th6thScience
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Summary

Bill chases the science of severe weather - thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes - and how we forecast and stay safe.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Bill chases the science of severe weather - thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes - and how we forecast and stay safe..

  1. What conditions lead to a big storm?
  2. Why is a weather forecast useful before a storm?
  3. What's one way to stay safe in severe weather?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: storm, lightning, forecast.

Try it: List two ways your family could prepare for a big storm.