Summary
Dr. Binocs explains how electric charges build up in storm clouds to make lightning, and why we hear thunder afterward. Good for a weather unit.
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All ages
Covers thunderstorms — calm and age-appropriate; preview if your class is sensitive to storms.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What causes lightning in a storm cloud?
- Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?
- What is one way to stay safe in a thunderstorm?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: lightning, thunder, storm, electricity.
Try it: Explain why lightning is seen before thunder is heard.