Summary
BAAROOOM—it’s a thunderstorm! In this electrifying movie, Tim and Moby show you all you need to know about these powerful weather events. What makes a regular cloud into a storm cloud? Where does lightning come from? Why does lightning sometimes strike the ground? You’ll get the answers to these questions and more! Ever wonder why lightning is jagged instead of straight? Tim will illuminate you. You’ll understand where thunder comes from, and what its connection to lightning is. And because they think you’re cool, Tim and Moby will give you some important tips for keeping safe in a storm. Don’t get caught out in the rain — learn your thunderstorms!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Thunderstorms:
- What is one new thing you learned about thunderstorms?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining thunderstorms.
- Draw or give one example of your own.