Spotlight 8 module 5 Across the curriculum

SCIENCE. Across the Curriculum. Tornadoes.

Module 5

MIND-MAP “DISASTERS”

flood

hail

disasters

drought

tsunami

tornado

cyclone

GUESS the WORD

• a tsunami

• is a very large wave which can make a lot of damage.
• is the lack of rain for a long time.
• is a storm that has very strong fast wind and that moves over water.
• is a very strong wind that moves very fast in a circle.

• a drought

• a cyclone

• a tornado

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p. 86

Ex. 2, p.86 Read the text and complete the gaps with the heading

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

• A. different sizes
• B. Easy to hear
• C. Getting ready to drop
• D. Round and round
• E. Measuring disasters
• F. Any time, any place

Ex. 3, p.87

• forceful
• different
• leave
• harm
• made
• chunks
• created

• violent
• various
• disappear
• damage
• formed
• lumps
• formed

What are the one of nature’s most violent storms?

Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent storms.

What does a tornado look like?

The tornado looks like giant, grey, funnel-shaped cloud.

Where do tornadoes occur?

Tornadoes happen in various part of the world.

How are tornadoes formed?

They are formed when warm air near the earth’s surface rises and meets with cold air.

When does tornado season begin?

Tornadoes can form at any time of the year.

Why are tornadoes dangerous?

Tornadoes may cause great damage.

What speeds can reach a tornado?

Tornadoes can reach speeds of more than 250 mph.

How can tornadoes harm people?

Tornadoes may cause great damage.

How big are tornadoes?

Tornadoes vary in size, ranging from 76 m, to more than 3,2 km across.

Who developed a scale to show how strong tornadoes are?

In 1971 a meteorologist Theodore Fuijita developed the tornado scale.

How many categories does the tornado scale have?

The tornado scale has 6 categories.

How do you save yourself in case of tornado?

flood

tsunami

cyclone

drought

hail

tornado

1. Do you agree that:

• Tornadoes can occur only in the USA.

FALSE

TRUE

2. Do you agree that:

• Tornadoes can form only in summer.

FALSE

TRUE

3.Do you agree that:

• Tornadoes can be over two miles across!

TRUE

FALSE

4.Do you agree that:

• Tornadoes can travel over 200 miles, but most travel around 5 miles.

TRUE

FALSE

5.Do you agree that:

• Tornadoes are very loud.

They make a continuous rumbling or roaring sound, and can be heard over 40 km away.

TRUE

FALSE

6.Do you agree that:

• Tornadoes can travel over 200 miles .

• Tornadoes can travel over 200 miles, but most travel around 5 miles .

TRUE

FALSE

7.Do you agree that:

• Tornadoes occur most frequently in the United States.

• Part of the USA has even been given the nickname ‘Tornado Alley’ because of the large amount of tornadoes.

TRUE

FALSE

8. Do you agree that:

• There are people known as ‘storm chasers’ who deliberately follow tornadoes!

• “ Storm chases” do this to take photographs or films, to collect scientific data or just because they enjoy the danger!

TRUE

FALSE

Well done!

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REFLECTION

• On today’s lesson I …..
• It was interesting to know that…..
• The information is ……for me because…..