Earth & Space Science Lesson 5: Severe Weather & Storms

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Activity 1: Pressure in the Atmosphere

Pressure in the Atmosphere: Learn how pressure is created in our atmosphere with this experiment that sucks an egg into a bottle.

Activity 2: What causes lightning?

Try this simple experiment to discover what causes lightning.

Activity 3: What causes thunder?

Do this quick activity to understand how thunder is made by lightning.

Activity 4: Track a thunderstorm

Track a Thunderstorm
This activity will require you to have an actual thunderstorm in your area!

Activity 5: Be safe during severe weather.

- Complete the Severe Weather Safety Worksheet & Disaster Supply Suitcase from this Weather Unit.
- Have a Tornado or Severe Weather Drill at home. Find a safe place with no windows where you will go in case of an emergency.
- Make your own Disaster Supply Suitcase to keep at home.