Understanding Tornadoes and Alerts

Amriss·

Tornadoes

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectTornadoes

Original Prompt

I need a graphic organizer to help my students take notes for each source. I need sentence starters, fill in the blank, and ways to make this easy. They will write an essay based on this prompt: You have now learned about tornadoes by reviewing three sources: the passage from Tornado!, the article “Measuring Tornadoes,” and the article “New Alert System Designed to Warn Residents of Storms and Other Dangers.” Write an essay explaining the purpose of the information in each source. Be sure to in...

This resource focuses on understanding tornadoes, including their characteristics, measurement, and the systems in place for alerting the public about tornado threats. The content covers definitions of key terms such as 'tornado,' 'Fujita Scale,' and 'alert systems,' while also encouraging students to gather information from various sources to prepare for an essay. The resource includes interactive elements such as fact gathering, comparisons of old and new alert systems, and a structured outline to help organize their findings. Overall, it aims to enhance students' comprehension of tornadoes and their impact.