You have read about the important job of a storm chaser. Storm chasers and radar technology help predict and track tornadoes. If people know that a tornado is on the way, they can seek shelter.
Predict what might happen if storm chasers and technology were not available to warn people of tornadoes. You will need to research the work of storm chasers and the equipment used to track tornadoes. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What is a tornado?
What damage can a tornado cause?
Why are storm chasers important?
What equipment do scientists use to predict and track tornadoes?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above. Write down what you learn in the note-taking boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research tornadoes at the library. When you are ready, go on to Steps 3 and 4.
Step 2. Research
Research answers to the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
Toolbox Tip: Click here to learn how to move from one Web page to another.
