By Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne

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Tornado AlleyTornadoes are most frequent in parts of the United States known as “Tornado Alley.” Bring in a copy of The Wizard of Oz and read aloud the description of the storm that lifts Dorothy’s house. It is referred to as a cyclone, which is another name for a tornado. (Note: To meteorologists, a cyclone is an area of low pressure.) Point out that Dorothy and her family live in Kansas, which is in “Tornado Alley.” Invite students to research what other states are considered part of “Tornado Alley” and draw of map of them!

Grades 2-3