Begin by asking the students if any of them have seen a tornado in person. Encourage them to share their experiences with the class. If you have seen a tornado in person before, share your experiences with the class. Listen to the stories your classmates tell and compare your experiences to theirs. Go through the pamphlet with students discussing what tornadoes are and how they form.
Additional information is available in The Weather Book.
Discuss what tornadoes are and how they form. Go over you school's tornado safety procedures with the students. Go over your school's tornado safety procedures. Make sure you know where to go and what to do. If you don't understand what to do or why ask your teacher.