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Why are tornadoes so hard to predict?

From Mystery Doug

Why are tornadoes so hard to predict?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Why are tornadoes so hard to predict?" -- and follows the clues. Tornadoes form fast deep inside storms, and the conditions that make them shift so quickly that they're tough to predict. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Why are tornadoes so hard to predict?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about tornado, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: tornado, storm, predict.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Why are tornadoes so hard to predict?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.