Description
CAMPFIRE STANDARDS:
Our units are taught through living book format. They are applicable to all age levels, pre-reader to adult. If you would like to see how we adjust each level for difficulty (while allowing the whole family to come together), please visit this page HERE.
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
Step into the world of those who throw caution to the wind… literally. Storm chasers aren’t just “cowboys” or “adrenaline junkies.” They are our early warning system. They keep everyone safe. Tornadoes, hurricanes, derechoes, blizzards…. but it’s not just based on guesses and gut instincts. It’s based on science…. the science of meteorology. So come with us into a unit cram-packed with activity options, atmospheric science, physics, chemistry, language arts AND history (never thought you’d say that, right? who knew that a tornado saved Washington and that the first storm chasers were created amidst world wars?)….
With a splash of adrenaline, you can cover all of your school subjects, have a place for dad to join in (if he wants) and get some true understanding into the world of meteorology and storm chasing.
As we wrote in the introduction to the unit: “…whether you are the person afraid of the storm, or the person racing to catch up to one… you are in good company. Hero? Scientist? Thrill Seeker? Filled with fear? Come with us; this unit is for you.”
CORE CONNECTIONS COMPANION:
This can be used as core curriculum (with Core Connections) or as an extracurricular (without Core Connections). To see what is covered in each unit, go HERE.
