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ABOUT THE VIDEO
See how scientists chase tornadoes.
Tornado Chasers
BEFORE YOU WATCH
Guess. Complete the advice about tornadoes.
If there is a tornado in your area:
a. you (should / shouldn't) hide in the basement.
b. you (should / shouldn't) hide under a table.
c. you (should / shouldn't) stay near windows.
WHILE YOU WATCH
A. Check your answers to the Before You Watch question.
B. Watch the video again. Circle T for True or F for False.
1. There are more than 8,000 tornadoes in the United States every year. T F
2. Many tornadoes take place in an area called "Twister Alley." T F
3. Scientists drive cars with special equipment to study tornadoes. T F
4. Scientists study tornadoes to help keep people safe. T F
AFTER YOU WATCH
Talk with a partner. Why do you think storm chasers do such dangerous work? Would you want to be a storm chaser?
Storm chaser Brad Mack photographing a thunderstorm supercell in Graham, U.S.A.
