Clouds
What type of cloud generates severe storms?
Cumulonimbus.
What is a fraction?
A fraction is an equally-sized piece of a whole.
True or false: rain and wind can cause a lot of damage.
True!
What is data?
Data is information.
What is accountability?
Accountability is when you take ownership of your actions.
What are clouds made of?
Water vapour.
Two thirds!
What is hail?
Hail is rain that freezes in the clouds. When it gets too heavy, it falls to the ground.
What is a picture graph?
A graph that uses pictures to represent data.
True or false: blaming your friend is an example of being accountable.
False!
What kind of weather is associated with cumulonimbus clouds?
Stormy weather.
How can you pronounce this fraction? 7/2
Seven halves!
How fast can winds move in a strong tornado?
Over 300 miles per hour!
True or false: a picture graph has a scale.
False!
It has a key that explains what each picture stands for.
Why is accountability important?
To help everyone be responsible for their choices and actions.
Hours and hours- maybe all day!
When the numerator and denominator are the same, it equals ______.
One whole!
What are the key 'ingredients' to create a tornado?
Hot and cold air, as well as high and low pressure.
True or false: a line plot has a key.
True!
The key says what each 'x' represents.
True or false: accountability looks like listening to the teacher rather than talking to your friends.
True!
If you are swimming in a lake and you see cumulus clouds in the sky, should you continue swimming?
Yes, because cumulus clouds are friendly clouds!
Which fraction is greater: one third or one fourth?
One third!
Remember, the bigger the denominator, the smaller the piece.
Where do most tornadoes occur?
This is because warm, moist air from Mexico and cold, dry air from Canada meet in this area.
What is the main difference between a bar graph and a line plot?
Bar graphs show an amount.
Line plots show specific measurements.
If your friends are telling you to run back to class, should you listen to them?
No!
Make good, safe choices, like walking in the halls.