Wendy King

SLM 521

Thunder & Lightening

A Science Web Dropin for Elementary Students

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Do thunderstorms excite you? Do you think they are awesome or do you hide under the bed when lightning strikes? Either way, thunderstorms are interesting phenomena. So what causes thunderstorms? You will find out in this interesting activity. To begin, log on to www.askforkids.com . In the search menu, type in the word “thunder.” Next, click on the phrase “why do we see lightening before we hear thunder.” Read the page on thunder and answer the questions below:

1. What is thunder?

2. Why do we see lightening before we hear thunder?

3. What causes a thunderstorm?

Record your answers in your science journals.