Weather Research
Have you ever wondered why it is sunny one day and cloudy the next? Why does it snow some days and rain on other days? In our part of the country, we have all kinds of weather and sometimes extreme weather. Extreme weather can be very dangerous and can vary from freezing temperatures to a heat wave and drought.
With this research and inquiry project, you will have the chance to investigate one type of extreme weather and seek the answers to specific questions and learn other new things.
Essential Questions:
Take notes so you can share this information with others!
With this research and inquiry project, you will have the chance to investigate one type of extreme weather and seek the answers to specific questions and learn other new things.
Essential Questions:
- What are the characteristics of the storm you are researching?
- What conditions are needed for the storm to form?
- What safety precautions can be taken before and during the storm?
- What damage can occur from this storm?
- What tools/technologies are used to track or measure this storm?
- What are some recent or historical storms? Find out details.
- What else have you learned?
Take notes so you can share this information with others!
Helpful Databases
A database is a subscription paid for with money from the school, township community or a government body. There should be no advertisements to distract you, and the information is generally more reliable.
Here are some databases that you can access through the Database page on the Brooks Crossing Weebly.
Pebblego --> Science --> Earth & Space Sciences --> Weather (no password needed from BC Weebly)
FactCite --> Use search box and type in weather system (password may be needed)
EBSCO --> (user name and password required) Explora Primary Schools --> Social Studies --> Use search window to type the weather system you are studying (hurricane, thunder, etc.)
Brainpop Jr. (user name and password required) --> Science --> Weather
FactCite --> Use search box and type in weather system (password may be needed)
EBSCO --> (user name and password required) Explora Primary Schools --> Social Studies --> Use search window to type the weather system you are studying (hurricane, thunder, etc.)
Brainpop Jr. (user name and password required) --> Science --> Weather
These are available from the South Brunswick Public Library website. You must have a library barcode to access these.
Britannica Encyclopedia (need library barcode)
www.sbpl.info --> e-services --> research --> Britannica Encylopedia --> Children --> Use search window to type the name of weather system
Trueflix (need library barcode)
www.sbpl.info --> e-services --> research --> Trueflix --> Extreme Nature
World Almanac for Kids (need library barcode)
www.sbpl.info --> e-services --> research --> World Almanac for Kids --> Use search window to type the name of weather sytem
Facts on File (need library barcode)
www.sbpl.info --> e-services --> research --> Facts on File --> American History --> Use search window to type type of weather
Britannica Encyclopedia (need library barcode)
www.sbpl.info --> e-services --> research --> Britannica Encylopedia --> Children --> Use search window to type the name of weather system
Trueflix (need library barcode)
www.sbpl.info --> e-services --> research --> Trueflix --> Extreme Nature
World Almanac for Kids (need library barcode)
www.sbpl.info --> e-services --> research --> World Almanac for Kids --> Use search window to type the name of weather sytem
Facts on File (need library barcode)
www.sbpl.info --> e-services --> research --> Facts on File --> American History --> Use search window to type type of weather
Hurricanes
Weather Wiz Kids
National Geographic for Kids
Fun Hurricane Facts for Kids
Ducksters
Youtube Video: Hurricanes
National Geographic Video for Kids - Hurricanes
Safety Precautions
National Geographic Hurrican Safety Tips
Tornadoes
Weather Wiz Kids
Science Kids
Tornado Fact for Kids
National Geographic
Youtube Video: Tornadoes
National Geographic Video for Kids - Tornadoes
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions for Tornadoes
Science Kids
Tornado Fact for Kids
National Geographic
Youtube Video: Tornadoes
National Geographic Video for Kids - Tornadoes
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions for Tornadoes
Winter Storms
Weather Wiz Kids
Scholastic Winter Storms
Ducksters Science of Weather
Science for Kids: snow facts
Types of Winter Storms
National Geographic Weather Video for Kids
Winter Storm Safety Tips
Scholastic Winter Storms
Ducksters Science of Weather
Science for Kids: snow facts
Types of Winter Storms
National Geographic Weather Video for Kids
Winter Storm Safety Tips
Thunderstorms
Weather Wiz Kids
Kid's Crossing - thunderstorms
Weather for Kids
Science for Kids: thunderstorms
Ducksters
National Geographic Weather Video for Kids
Thunderstorm Safety Tips for Kids
For information more information about weather, visit this site.
More Weather Info (scroll down toward the middle of the page)
Online Magazines
Online Magazines are available from the Online Magazines Page of the BC Weebly. Click on the words Online Magazines to go to the page.