Weather

Tornadoes
What are tornadoes? How are tornadoes measured? Storm chasers, tornado history, and student activities on this page from Jim Cornish.

AWS Get live, local weather 
Comments: Automated Weather Source brings you live, local weather from schools around the country

USA Today - Wisconsin Weather
Comments: latest conditions, forecasts for cities in Wisconsin; links to climate statistics for cities; links to other weather topics.

The Weather Channel
Comments: info for US & international areas for current weather conditions, forecasts, travel info, and weather maps.

Snowtastic Snow 
Comments: lots of information about snow, icebergs, glaciers, avalanches, water cycle; find good books to read; see graphics.

Miami Museum of Science — Hurricane Main Menu 
Comments: learn how hurricanes form and all about weather instruments; educational activities provided.

Cloud Types 
Comments: names, appearance, altitudes, & photos of cloud types; encourages use of images in student presentations; click on graphic to enlarge it.

Tornadoes — Going Around in Circles 
Comments: covers the 5 W's of tornadoes with links to subtopics.

Gander Academy Weather Theme
Comments: links to various sites with information ranging from weather forecasting to instruments to type of weather; may be best used as a teacher resource.

Dan's Wild, Wild Weather Page 
Comments: designed by a meteorologist for kids; info on all types of weather; includes photos; weather index for all weather topics. Very good site!

Bay Kids' Weather Page 
Comments: weather events, myths, reports, stories, and even recipes!

Weather Activities
Comments: variety of online lesson plans/activities.

Franklin's Forecast
Comments: ideas for creating your own weather station; information about current weather, meteorology, lightening, radar, and satellites.

SLN.Lab
Comments: This is a problem solving site that requires students to research online and collect clues to solve a mystery.