Asking About Severe Weather - Kindergarten Science
- What question should you ask to learn where to go during severe weather at school?
- Where is the safe place at school. Schools have designated safe areas for weather emergencies.
- What question should you ask to learn if a storm is coming soon?
- What is the weather forecast. Forecasts tell you about weather before it happens.
- Which question best checks for strong wind danger: 'Could the wind knock things down?' or 'What is my shoe size?'
- Could the wind knock things down. Wind damage is a real danger, shoe size isn't relevant.
- Which question best checks for lightning risk: 'How close is the storm?' or 'What is my favorite color?'
- How close is the storm. Closer storms mean more lightning danger nearby.
- What is lightning?
- A bright flash of electricity in the sky. It happens when electricity jumps between clouds or to the ground.
- Which question best helps you get help fast in an emergency: 'Who should I tell right away?' or 'Can I have a snack?'
- Who should I tell right away. Adults can help you stay safe, snacks can wait.
- What question should you ask to learn what to do if you hear thunder?
- What should I do when I hear thunder. Thunder means lightning is nearby - seek shelter immediately.
- What question should you ask to learn where to go during severe weather at home?
- Where is the safe place at home. Every home should have a planned safe spot for storms.
- Which question best helps you learn the cause of a loud storm sound you noticed?
- What is making that loud sound in the storm. Understanding storm sounds helps reduce fear and confusion.
- What is a drought?
- A long time with very little or no rain. Lack of precipitation causes water shortage.
- Which question best helps you learn what to do after severe weather has ended?
- What should I do after the storm is over. Post-storm safety is important due to possible hazards.
- What question should you ask to learn what to do if you see lightning?
- What should I do when I see lightning. Lightning is dangerous - go inside right away.
- What is a flood?
- Too much water covering land that is usually dry. Excess water overflows normal boundaries.
- What is one safe person to ask for severe weather information at school?
- A teacher. Teachers are trusted adults who know safety procedures.
- What is a thunderstorm?
- A storm with thunder and lightning. Lightning creates electricity and thunder makes the loud noise.
- What question should you ask to learn what to do during severe weather at school?
- What is the safety plan for severe weather. Schools have special rules to keep everyone safe.
- What question should you ask to check if it is safe to go outside during a storm?
- Is it safe to go outside right now. This helps you know if conditions are safe before going outdoors.
- Which question is best to ask before going outside in a storm: 'Is it safe to go outside now?' or 'What day is it?'
- Is it safe to go outside now. Safety comes first, the day doesn't matter in storms.
- What question should you ask to learn what you should bring to a safe place?
- What should I bring with me to be safe. Emergency supplies like water and flashlights are important.
- What is a tornado?
- A fast-spinning column of air reaching from a cloud to the ground. It looks like a funnel and can destroy buildings.
- What is a blizzard?
- A snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility. Heavy snow combines with wind to reduce visibility.
- What question should you ask to learn when it is safe to leave the safe place?
- When is it safe to come out. Wait for official all-clear before leaving shelter.
- What question should you ask to learn what to do during a flood or very heavy rain?
- What should I do if there is flooding. Floods are dangerous - never walk or play in flood water.
- What is severe weather?
- Weather that can be dangerous and cause harm or damage. Severe weather includes storms, tornadoes, and floods that threaten safety.
- What question should you ask to learn what to do during very strong winds?
- What should I do if the wind is very strong. Strong winds can knock things down and hurt people.
- What question should you ask to learn how long severe weather might last?
- How long will the storm last. Knowing duration helps you prepare and stay calm.
- Which question is best to ask when you hear a tornado warning: 'Where is the safest room?' or 'What is my favorite game?'
- Where is the safest room. Finding shelter is important, not thinking about games.
- Which question best helps you prepare for heavy rain and flooding: 'Will water cover roads?' or 'What is for lunch?'
- Will water cover roads. Flood safety matters more than meal planning during storms.
- What question should you ask to learn who to listen to for severe weather instructions?
- Who should I listen to for safety instructions. Adults like parents and teachers know how to keep you safe.
- What question should you ask to learn what to do during a hailstorm?
- What should I do if hail is falling. Hail is ice falling from the sky that can hurt you.
- What is thunder?
- The loud sound caused by lightning. Lightning heats the air so fast it makes a loud boom.
- What question should you ask to know when it is safe to leave shelter after severe weather?
- Is the warning over and is it safe to go out. Wait for the all-clear before leaving your safe place.
- What is a hurricane?
- A very large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain. It forms over warm ocean water and can cause flooding.
- What question should you ask to learn if a weather alert is for your location?
- Is the warning for where I am. Weather alerts are specific to certain areas.
- What question should you ask to learn what to do during a tornado warning?
- What should I do during a tornado warning. Different weather emergencies require specific safety responses.
- What question should you ask to find out what kind of severe weather is happening?
- What kind of severe weather is this. Identifying the type helps you take the right safety actions.
- Which question best helps you decide if you need to take shelter immediately?
- Do I need to take shelter now. This urgent question helps you act quickly for safety.
- Which question best helps you learn what signs to watch for before severe weather arrives?
- What signs should I look for that severe weather is coming. Early warning signs help you prepare before danger arrives.
- What is hail?
- Balls or chunks of ice that fall from storm clouds. It forms when raindrops freeze inside storm clouds.
- What is a heat wave?
- Several days of very hot weather. Extended high temperatures can be dangerous.