Weather + Natural Disasters

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Weather and Natural Disasters takes students on an exciting journey through Earth's biggest and most powerful storms. They'll discover what causes hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other natural disasters while learning how scientists study weather and help keep people safe.
Classes in this series
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    Weather Lesson 1: Thunderstorms and Lightning Strikes
    Monday, August 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 1: Thunderstorms and Lightning Strikes (2pm EST)
    Monday, August 3, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 2: Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons
    Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 2: Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons (2pm EST)
    Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 3: Tornadoes
    Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 3: Tornadoes (2pm EST)
    Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 4: Windstorms
    Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 4: Windstorms (2pm EST)
    Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 5: Tsunamis
    Monday, August 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 5: Tsunamis (2pm EST)
    Monday, August 10, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 6: Storm Surges and Coastal Flooding
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 6: Storm Surges and Coastal Flooding (2pm EST)
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 7: River and Flash Floods
    Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 7: River and Flash Floods (2pm EST)
    Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 8: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
    Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 8: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (2pm EST)
    Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 9: Earthquakes
    Monday, August 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 9: Earthquakes (2pm EST)
    Monday, August 17, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 10: Volcanoes
    Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 10: Volcanoes (2pm EST)
    Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 11: Avalanches
    Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 11: Avalanches (2pm EST)
    Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 12: Limnic Eruptions
    Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 12: Limnic Eruptions (2pm EST)
    Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 13: Landslides and Mudslides
    Monday, August 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 13: Landslides and Mudslides (2pm EST)
    Monday, August 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 14: Volcanic Mudflows (Lahars)
    Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 14: Volcanic Mudflows (Lahars) (2pm EST)
    Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 15: Hailstorms
    Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 15: Hailstorms (2pm EST)
    Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 16: Snowstorms and Blizzards
    Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 16: Snowstorms and Blizzards (2pm EST)
    Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 17: Ice Storms
    Monday, August 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 17: Ice Storms (2pm EST)
    Monday, August 31, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 18: Droughts
    Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 18: Droughts (2pm EST)
    Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 19: Heat Waves
    Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 19: Heat Waves (2pm EST)
    Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
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    Weather Lesson 20: Wildfires
    Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
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    Weather Lesson 20: Wildfires (2pm EST)
    Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT

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