Communicate the need to understand climate and predict weather. Analyze peoples choices to live in areas vulnerable to severe weather. Group Decision Chart Sources of weather information about your area such as almanacs, newspapers, or Internet sites. Inform them that they have found fertile and affordable land near the cities listed on the worksheet . Since severe weather is especially tough on crops and livestock, they need to choose a location that poses the least weather danger to their investment.
Students complete the worksheet that includes information on severe weather.
Students determine the weather factors in their community by using the Internet, local newspapers, television stations or other resources. If there are other weather data that students would like to consider in locating their farm, extend the worksheet to include their suggestions. Based on the data, students should decide which location will be best for their new farm. Have students select other locations for further comparisons. Survival Being prepared for severe weather will greatly enhance the safety of you and your family.