Fun With Funnel Clouds: Let's Learn About Tornadoes
In this engaging one time class, learners will explore what tornadoes are, how they happen, where they happen, and how to stay safe in a tornado.
Kristen Galloway
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(490)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Optional Homework: Create a tornado in a jar. This project should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Learners are encouraged to come up with a tornado safety plan for their homes with their family.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 1
Calling all storm watchers! If you find tornadoes interesting, this class is for you! We will begin by looking at a tornado and sharing what we already know about them. Learners will also be able to share questions that they hope will be answering in class. In the slide presentation, learners will discover what a tornado is, how they happen, and when they are most likely to occur. Learners will then describe tornadoes and will be encouraged to use vocabulary that they have learned and adjectives that they know. We will then explore where tornadoes occur. Learners will be introduced to the Enhanced Fujita Scale and how tornadoes are categorized. We will then discuss the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning and go over safety procedures so that learners know what to do in case of a tornado. The slide show will conclude with some fun facts and learners will be able to share what they learned as well as some questions that they still have. The fun does not end there! Learners will be invited to participate in a Jeopardy style game and win some play money! After class, you will be given an optional science project to do at home where you make a tornado in a jar. This would be a fun family activity, and you can make a plan for what to do in case of a tornado. I believe in letting learners have a voice in class and I welcome them to share their thinking with me and the other learners. I welcome questions!
Learning Goals
Learners will explore...
what tornadoes are.
how they form.
where they occur.
when they happen.
how to stay safe in a tornado.
Learners will learn the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
Learners will learn about how tornadoes are rated.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Tornadoes can be scary storms that cause death and destruction. Parental guidance is suggested.
Learners should be supervised if they make a tornado in a jar after class.
Supply List
Learners will have access to a four page handout that they are welcome to bring to class. If learners want to complete the after class science project, they will need: Glass jar with a lid (mason jar, pickle jar, jam jar, anything will work). Water Glitter (optional) Clear Dish Soap (or blue if you have it). Vinegar Blue Food Coloring (or any color)
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
490reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from East Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from East Tennessee State University
I grew up in tornado alley and have weathered many tornadoes. I am a public school teacher and we conduct tornado drills twice a year. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
1-6 learners per class
