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LESSON 9
Storms
As frightening as storms can be, they play an important role in maintaining a balance in the atmosphere. In this lesson, set the stage by discussing what perception your student(s) has about storms and why the exist. Talk about whether or not learning about storms, and being more aware of how they behave and operate, can give them more insight into whether or not a storm will become dangerous or not. Will learning about storms allay any irrational fear of storms?
What purpose do storms serve in our atmosphere?
What are some visual clues that indicate to you that a storm will become severe?
Do storms frighten you? Why?
EXPERIMENTS AT HOME
Hot & Cold Air Masses
Unequal heating of our atmosphere is the mechanism that helps move air around the planet. Water and air are both types of fluids, so you can study the movement in water to understand the movements of air. Cold water tends to sink, and warm water tends to rise. This experiment helps you visualize the interactions between cold, dense water, and the warmer water than surrounds it. Watch closely to see what happens, and make notes on how you think this matches what happens in the air above you!
Experiment Equipment List:
- Ice Cube Tray
- Red and Blue Food Coloring
Large Clear Plastic Bin
Luke-warm Water

LESSON 10
Tornadoes
Of all the different types of weather phenomena, tornadoes are perhaps the most fascinating and frightening. Some tornadoes are big, some are small, but they all have some things in common. In this IQ Weather lesson, we look at the when, where, and whys of tornado formation!
Do you think most severe storms produce tornadoes?
What are the weather “ingredients” that make a tornado possible?
Are there times when tornadoes are more likely to happen? Why?

LESSON 11
Storm Chaser Interview
Chasing storms and tornadoes has become a subject of great interest to many people enthralled by weather. IQ Weather secured an interview with one of the most famous married storm teams in America; Jon and Shawna Davies. Enjoy learning about storm chasing from the professionals!
Why do storm chasers pursue storms and tornadoes?
Are most storm chasers meteorologists?
What is the most dangerous part of storm chasing?
What do the chasers do with the information they gather from storm chasing?

LESSON 12
Radar
Almost everyone uses weather radar these days. It is easy to use, widely available, and part of daily life. But most people do not understand exactly what they are looking at on a radar display. This lesson discusses a little of the history of radar, how it works, and some of the limitations you need to be aware of. IQ Weather wants your student to be a radar super-user!
Do you understand the limitations of radar data?
Why is radar data important?
How accurate is radar information?

LESSON 13
Tropical Weather
Tropical areas are nice vacation spots, but the weather in tropical areas can have an impact…directly and indirectly on the rest of the planet. This lesson examines the area of the planet called the “tropics” and explains how the influence of the sun and oceans drive hurricane formation and the transport of weather to other areas of the world!
How is weather in the tropics different from other parts of the world? Why?
How does the geography of the world make the tropics more humid and stormy?
Why do hurricanes form in the tropics and not in other areas?
EXPERIMENTS AT HOME
Hurricane Sea Level
The air above us is always pressing down on everything it surrounds. We don’t notice it because we are used to carrying the weight of the air. At sea level, air weighs 14.696 pounds per square inch…which means there is over 2,116 pounds or weight on every square foot of our planet. The weight of the air is called air pressure, and this experiment shows you what happens when the pressure drops in one area. Some people experience aches and pains when the air pressure drops because less air pressure allows joints to swell. Think about how this also affects how the air moves around the high and low pressure areas of Earth by observing the results of this experiment!
Experiment Equipment List:
Dinner Plate
Play Dough
- Candle
Lighter or Matches
Tall Clear Drinking Glass (2)
Glass of water
