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In Chapter 4, Dan and Arthur leave the house on their bikes as the weather continues to get worse. Think about what's happening in this chapter and Dan and Arthur's choices. Then, make a text-to-self,  text-to-text, or text-to-world connection. Press the pink + sign in the bottom right corner to write a response or post a video to share with the class. Title your post with your first name and My Connection, like this:

Sarah: My Connection

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Arthur said he always know how buautiful crane drived look like.

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I will never ever ride my bike out in the stoma.I don't think it was a good idea to ride a bike in the stoma.I look up and I saw lighting.

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I don't think it was a good idea to ride a bike in a storm. My connection is, I was riding my bike last weak and there was a big storm coming. The clouds got black, it got very windy, and colder.

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When the tornado hit Kokomo my Aunt was picking me up from school and then this alarm went off I didn't no why. When we were driving home we saw dark clouds then we saw a really long line of cars but we went around. When we pulled up in the drive way my Mom and Dad were there to pick me up. So we drove home and then the lights went out so went to my Dads house. Dad started up a generator and the lights came back on.We had to stay the night there because the power will be out all night. The next day we got up and we packed our stuff and went home.

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A’ziah  Adams: my connection

I feel like when we get into the start of a tornado or bad weather it’s not the best time to go outside and play. When I was in a tornado years ago, it was very scary to me and I knew not to go outside with my friends.

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What do you think will happen next? Think about everything we have read so far and what you know about storms from your own experience. Press the pink + sign in the bottom right corner to write a response or post a video to share with the class. Title your post with your first name and My Prediction, like this:

Sarah: My Prediction

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Odin;its going to have a really bad storm and cloudy

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Odin;its going to have a really bad storm and cloudy

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Ryan: my prediction

I think she will get Ryan and go to the basement and wait for the tornado to go away. So they can be safe.

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I think Dan will get Ryan, he wont be able to find the basement or down stairs. If he does find the basement they will be safe, but the windows might break or the roof might rip off. Hopefully his parents make it home!?

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Maybe the tornadoes will finally come because the lights was flickering and the video was not working.

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What I think will happen next is, the three kids will run to the basement then the tornado will go over there house and take their roof.

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I think after the tornado clears up, something really bad will happen.

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I  think after the tornado it might do  something  might happento they house or they dad.

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I think the storm is near and their mom will make them go to the basement not ride on the bikes  maybe his dad will be home in time and don’t get caught in the storm

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I think the tornado will move to where Dan and Arthur are. I think clouds will get darker and it will start to rain really hard. I hope Dan's Dad will come home and hide with Dan and Arthur.

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Click the link and show what you know! Remember to write in complete sentences.
https://forms.gle/zT5BypVeB1bAQgsc9

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Weather School! (and an optional activity)

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Weather School! (and an optional activity)

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Click the link and scroll down to find the video titled:
Wednesday, March 25 – Observing the weather
(You can skip ahead to 1:40 and watch until around 6:20 for the lesson)
In this video, you will learn about how meteorologists use weather observation tools like rain gauges and anemometers

If you want, continue watching for an activity: Making an anemometer out of Dixie cups
If you choose to participate, you will need the following: 1 sharpened pencil, 1 thumb tack, 5 Dixie cups, 2 straws, a hole punch, and a small fan

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - While your kids are at home all day, we want to help keep them engaged and entertained by learning about the weather.

Join Weather Authority Meteorologist Star Derry on Facebook Live every Wednesday morning at 10:15 for 'Weather School' - a fun and interactive lesson with a related art project.

All craft projects can be completed with either items you have around the house or printouts we'll provide you here. There's no need to buy supplies.

We encourage you to join in live Wednesday mornings so your children can interact with the group in real time, asking questions and posting pictures. Star will monitor the comments and respond to as many questions as she can.

For those who can't join us live, the video of each week's lesson will be posted on this page every Wednesday by early afternoon so your kids can participate later. Check back every week for updated lessons and information.

Here's a preview of the schedule, plus the materials you'll need to participate. We'll also include archived videos of lessons already completed.
Wednesday, April 15 - Rainbows

Lesson: Learning the colors of the rainbow (ROY G BIV) and locations of rainbows. Wear rainbow colors if you'd like!

Craft: Weather Authority Rainbow Coloring sheet. Need: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet crayons, pencils, or markers + additional assorted colors like light blue and grey. Submit pictures of your student and their coloring to be shown on the morning Newscast.

Make a rainbow! Need: glass drinking glass, handheld mirror, flashlight.

Make sure to download the Weather Authority Rainbow Coloring sheet here!

Wednesday, April 22 - Seasons & Wind

Lesson: why we have seasons on Earth.

Activity: Sun angle. Need: Globe or ball, flashlight.

Craft: Wind sock. Need: toilet paper roll or paper towel roll, yarn or ribbon, tape or hole punch, crafting decor (construction paper, cotton balls, markers, glue)

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - Water Cycle

Lesson: Hydrology and different state changes of water

Activity: Turning water vapor to liquid. Need: 2 water glasses, water, ice cubes, salt

Craft: Make your own rain gauge. Need: 2 Liter plastic container, box cutter (to be used by an adult only), ruler, permanent marker, journal for observations.

Wednesday, May 6 - Review

Lesson: Reviewing weather words and processes

Craft: Weather Words Memory. Need: 2 sheets of paper, coloring supplies, scissors

We can't wait for you to join us Wednesday morning at 10:15!

Previous lessons: videos and supplies
Wednesday, March 25 - Observing the weather

Lesson: Weather observation tools like rain gauges and anemometers

Craft: Making an anemometer out of Dixie cups

Supply list: 1 sharpened pencil, 1 thumb tack, 5 Dixie cups, 2 straws, a hole punch and a small fan

Wednesday, April 1 - Forecasting the weather

Lesson: How we predict the weather before it happens

Craft: Forecast sheet and cubes

Supply list: Print worksheets below, get tape or a glue stick, scissors, markers or crayons to color with.

Print off one of these: click here.

Print off two of these: click here.

Wednesday, April 8 - Storms!

Lesson: The difference between a watch and a warning, plus how to build a safety plan

Activity 1: Tornado in a Bottle. Need: 2 plastic bottles (2L is best), duct tape, dish soap, water.

Activity 2: Warm air expands and rises. Need: single use plastic water bottle, warm water, balloon, bowl.

For this lesson we'd love to see videos of your kids explaining the difference between a watch and a warning. We will try to get some of them on air! Submit pictures and videos of your kids doing the activity on our Facebook page.

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Kids and parents: Join us for 'Weather School' on Facebook Live each Wednesday

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - While your kids are at home all day, we want to help keep them engaged and entertained by learning about the weather. Join Weather Authority Meteorologist Star Derry on Facebook Live every Wednesday morning at 10:15 for 'Weather School' - a fun and interactive lesson with a related art project.