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Chasing & Recording Tornadoes

Chasing & Recording Tornadoes. Learning objective: To find out how tornadoes can be tracked and recorded To create a storm chasing company. Starter:. Watch the two videos below to get a feeling for the type of person it takes to go chasing a tornado (most people run the other way!).

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Chasing & Recording Tornadoes

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  1. Chasing & Recording Tornadoes Learning objective: To find out how tornadoes can be tracked and recorded To create a storm chasing company

  2. Starter: • Watch the two videos below to get a feeling for the type of person it takes to go chasing a tornado (most people run the other way!). • As you are doing so fill out the sheet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgZwaPBjndo

  3. What will your company be called?

  4. Employees • What skills do those people need to get so close to the tornado?  Write down your ideas on your worksheet.Whilst most people run the other way when a Tornado is approaching, some crazy people head straight towards them. These people are called Storm Chasers and they love getting up close and personal to this extreme weather event .... and they take tourists with them!!

  5. Location • You have to set up and advertise your new storm chasing company. You must choose a suitable state in the USA to set up your business (think about Tornado Alley). Enter this information on your worksheet.

  6. Understanding a Tornado Intercept Vehicle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8xNYLxzPcs#t=18

  7. Annotate the TIV below to show how it has been adapted to survive a tornado strike. One has been done for you. Try to identify five more.

  8. Advertise company Produce an advert for a National Newspaper (Word, Publisher) of your choice advertising your services.  The following must be explained in your advert :a.      Enter your company a name b.      What are Tornadoes ?c.       Where do they form ?d.      Why do they form ?e.      When do they form ?f.        How are they measured ?g.      Why do people pay to ‘chase’ tornadoes ?h.      What vehicles you own and how they will protect you.i.        How much does it cost for the experience ? j.        Add photos, diagrams and mapsk.       Add a telephone number, email address or pretend website.

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