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Starter
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Starter Task - Using the presentation, video and sound effects below and the worksheet above, complete the tasks as set out.
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| introducing_tornadoes.docx |
The formation of tornadoes
Watch the following video clips. What conditions are necessary for the formation of a tornado?
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Task: Put the images and labels in the correct order to show the formation of a tornado
| weather-tornado.pdf |
How are tornadoes measured?
Use this Fujita Tornado Intensity Scale fill in worksheet and the video entitled 'Tornado Simulation' to help.
| fujita_tornado_intensity_scale__1_.docx |
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Where do tornadoes occur?
Tornado Records - How vulnerable is the USA?
Case study: The superoutbreak of 2011
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Tasks:
1. Information race:
•In groups of 2 take it in turns to come up to the front for 15 seconds and memorise the most important piece of information about the investigation.
•Return back to your seat and write down as much as you can remember!
•Next person comes up and the process repeats 2 times.
•All groups will then take part in a quick quiz on the SUPER OUTBREAK to see who is the best journalist team
2. Case study detail...
Success criteria:
Make notes on details such as….
•The cause
•The locations
•The effects
•How it was dealt with
3. Will we see more tornadoes deaths as a result of climate change?
Success criteria: Include a balanced answer (points that agree, and disagree)
Case study detail (figures, place names
1. Information race:
•In groups of 2 take it in turns to come up to the front for 15 seconds and memorise the most important piece of information about the investigation.
•Return back to your seat and write down as much as you can remember!
•Next person comes up and the process repeats 2 times.
•All groups will then take part in a quick quiz on the SUPER OUTBREAK to see who is the best journalist team
2. Case study detail...
Success criteria:
Make notes on details such as….
•The cause
•The locations
•The effects
•How it was dealt with
3. Will we see more tornadoes deaths as a result of climate change?
Success criteria: Include a balanced answer (points that agree, and disagree)
Case study detail (figures, place names
Storm chasers
Objective: To find out how tornadoes can be tracked and recorded and to create the perfect tornado intercept vehicle
Starter - Watch the two videos below to get a feeling for the type of person it takes to go chasing a tornado (most people run the other way!).
Starter - Watch the two videos below to get a feeling for the type of person it takes to go chasing a tornado (most people run the other way!).
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Task 1 - What skills do those people need to get so close to the tornado? Write down your ideas on your worksheet.
Whilst most people run the other way when a Tornado is approaching, some crazy people head straight towards them. These people are called Storm Chasers and they love getting up close and personal to this extreme weather event .... and they take tourists with them!!
The following website might help you.
http://www.stormchasing.com/
Task 2 : You have to set up and advertise your new storm chasing company. You must choose a suitable state in the USA to set up your business (think about Tornado Alley).
Enter this information on your worksheet.
Step 1 – Produce an advert to put in the magazine 'Twister'for a new colleague to help you to storm chase. This advert should include details of the skills necessary to understand the formation of Tornadoes, to chase them and to keep customers safe.
Enter this information on your worksheet.
Step 2 – Produce an advert for a National Newspaper (Word, Publisher) or TV channel (PowerPoint) of your choice advertising your services. The following must be explained in your advert :
a. Enter your company a name
b. What are Tornadoes ?
c. Where do they form ?
d. Why do they form ?
e. When do they form ?
f. How are they measured ?
g. Why do people pay to ‘chase’ tornadoes ?
h. What vehicles you own and how they will protect you.
i. How much does it cost for the experience ?
j. Add photos, diagrams and maps
k. Add a telephone number, email address or pretend website.
Enter this information on your worksheet.
Step 3 - Research and design your own Tornado intercept vehicle. Identify the features of the vehicle and design one to suit your own company.