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Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:12:20 -0500
From: owner-nova-teachers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (NOVA)
To: nova-teachers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (NOVA Teachers)
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] March 30, 2004

Hello Educators,

In next week's NOVA, "Hunt for the Supertwister," join meteorologists
as they chase tornadoes to try to solve the puzzle of how these
killer storms--including "supertwisters," the biggest tornadoes of
all--spawn and where they are likely to strike. (Subjects covered:
Earth science; atmosphere; meteorology; natural disasters)

In the coming weeks:

Apr.  6 -- Ancient Creature of the Deep (R)
             http://www.pbs.org/nova/fish/

Apr. 13 -- Life's Greatest Miracle (R)
             http://www.pbs.org/nova/miracle/

Apr. 20 -- World in the Balance
             http://www.pbs.org/nova/worldbalance/

For a complete listing of upcoming programs, visit

      http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/schedule.html

Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@xxxxxxxx

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NOVA Presents "Hunt for the Supertwister"
Broadcast: March 30, 2004
http://www.pbs.org/nova/tornado/
(NOVA usually airs Tuesday nights. Check your local listings.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)

      Tornado Country
      Read this article to learn why the United States gets up to
      three quarters of all tornadoes in the world. (Grades 9-12)

      Forecasting Then and Now
      Follow the story of 17-year-old Dale Larson, who
      single-handedly saved 29 Nebraskan schoolchildren from an
      approaching tornado in 1928, and learn how far tornado warning
      has come since then. Note: Some passages in this article may be
      upsetting to students. Please preview it to determine its
      appropriateness for your classroom. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

      Shelter from the Storm
      In this interview, tornado-damage expert Tim Marshall recounts
      two devastating storms, talks about the need for better
      building practices, and reviews where to seek safety during
      a tornado. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

      Rate Tornado Damage
      Use the Fujita Scale of tornado intensity to assess the level of
      destruction left in the wake of actual tornadoes. (Flash plug-in
      required; non-Flash version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

      Watch a Preview
      View a preview of this week's program. Available when the
      program airs. (QuickTime, RealVideo or Windows Media plug-in
      required.)

      Teacher's Guide
      In this classroom activity, students identify the best
      time of year and place to position spotters to see possible
      tornado outbreaks. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

      Program Transcript
      The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Resources.

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Major funding for NOVA is provided by the Park Foundation, Sprint,
and Microsoft. Additional funding is provided by the Corporation for
Public Broadcasting and public television viewers.

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