Clouds

=Severe storms - My Assignment=

Storm chasers
Find out about the life cycle of a thunderstorm.

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Research each of the three stages until you are familiar with them. You can even find out some information about other types of storms such as:
 * hurricanes
 * tornadoes
 * typhoons
 * cyclones

**Now you are ready to embark on your journey in chasing a storm!**

 * 1) Pick a country and a region of that country that are susceptible to severe storms.What kinds of storms have occurred in this area? How often do these happen e.g every cyclone season (is that summer or winter)?
 * 2) Write a short article about the storm and your journey in chasing the storm. Your article could include:
 * Where did the storm begin?
 * What was the track of the storm?
 * What were some things you witnessed?
 * What was the purpose in chasing the storm?
 * What were your findings?
 * Name some highlights.
 * What are some things you would do differently or need to improve on?
 * 1) Present your journey to your teacher and your class. Use visual aids to make your presentation more effective and interesting. You can draw your own pictures or find them on the internet or magazines.

Prepare to be shocked!
There are different types of lightning.

Your tasks:

 * 1) Explain how lightning is formed.
 * 2) Research the different types of lightning. Select three and describe them. Use words and illustrations to do this.
 * 3) Explain what makes them different to each other?

On cloud nine
Present a project to your class and teacher about clouds. There are numerous types of clouds. Find information about five different types of clouds. You can use cotton wool and other materials to demonstrate the different clouds.

Creative writing
You are a droplet in the sky, part of a very big cloud. Write a descriptive story, poem, song or piece of literature about your experience.

Related Links

 * Storm Spotters (Bureau of Meteorology)