Fujita Scale Tornado Strength

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Tornadoes

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SubjectTornadoes

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We have been learning about tornadoes.We have already discussed safety (warnings vs. watch), tornado alley, how a tornado is formed (which cloud, and the combination of warm and cold air plus verticle wind), we have also watched some storm chasers (we talked a little about what they do and why they do it. the equipment they use). Now we are moving on to Fujita scale, I will be utilizing the link provided from kiddle to show the scale with picture to show potential damage. I want them to understa...

This resource explains the Fujita Scale, a classification system used to measure the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause. It details the six levels of the scale from F0 to F5, with descriptions of typical damage associated with each category. Students learn how scientists assess tornado strength not by directly measuring wind speed but by evaluating the destruction left in the tornado's path. The document includes examples of damage for each level, visual aids, activities for reinforcing vocabulary, and questions to assess comprehension of the material.