This book would show children that twister is another name that tornadoes go by. This is a non-fiction book that gives real facts, and explains what the National Weather Service does for and about Tornadoes.
This is also a non-fiction book, it has first person narratives of experiencing a tornado. This book has actual news reports and survivor stories.
This book explains the cause behind the earths weather but at a children's level. The book has more information about other natural disasters as well, so it could lead into other lessons.
The above link is where I got the idea for my lesson.
The materials needed are two two-liter bottles, duct tape, glitter, food coloring, and water.
The students would prepare the one soda bottle by taking the label off the bottle. Then in the one bottle they would fill it with water, a couple drops of food coloring and glitter. Then, with the help of their partner, use duct tape to attach the other bottle to the top. Then as they take turns flipping the bottle upside down and then right side up they can watch the tornado form. The glitter helps show the different debris that would be in tornado.
Additional Resources:
Tornado Video on National Geographic
Weather Wiz Kids This website tells more information about Tornadoes. It has information on how they form, what they look like and other interesting facts!
Fun Facts This website has more facts about Tornadoes for students to learn.
Night of the Twister By: Ivy Ruckman
Tornadoes By: Seymour Simon
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