Weather + Natural Disasters

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About this series

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
  • Weather Lesson 1: Thunderstorms and Lightning Strikes
  • Weather Lesson 1: Thunderstorms and Lightning Strikes (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 2: Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons
  • Weather Lesson 2: Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 3: Tornadoes
  • Weather Lesson 3: Tornadoes (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 4: Windstorms
  • Weather Lesson 4: Windstorms (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 5: Tsunamis
  • Weather Lesson 5: Tsunamis (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 6: Storm Surges and Coastal Flooding
  • Weather Lesson 6: Storm Surges and Coastal Flooding (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 7: River and Flash Floods
  • Weather Lesson 7: River and Flash Floods (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 8: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
  • Weather Lesson 8: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 9: Earthquakes
  • Weather Lesson 9: Earthquakes (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 10: Volcanoes
  • Weather Lesson 10: Volcanoes (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 11: Avalanches
  • Weather Lesson 11: Avalanches (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 12: Limnic Eruptions
  • Weather Lesson 12: Limnic Eruptions (2pm EST)
  • Weather Lesson 13: Landslides and Mudslides
    Monday, August 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
  • Weather Lesson 13: Landslides and Mudslides (2pm EST)
    Monday, August 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
  • Weather Lesson 14: Volcanic Mudflows (Lahars)
    Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
  • Weather Lesson 14: Volcanic Mudflows (Lahars) (2pm EST)
    Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
  • Weather Lesson 15: Hailstorms
    Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
  • Weather Lesson 15: Hailstorms (2pm EST)
    Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
  • Weather Lesson 16: Snowstorms and Blizzards
    Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
  • Weather Lesson 16: Snowstorms and Blizzards (2pm EST)
    Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
  • Weather Lesson 17: Ice Storms
    Monday, August 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
  • Weather Lesson 17: Ice Storms (2pm EST)
    Monday, August 31, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
  • Weather Lesson 18: Droughts
    Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
  • Weather Lesson 18: Droughts (2pm EST)
    Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
  • Weather Lesson 19: Heat Waves
    Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
  • Weather Lesson 19: Heat Waves (2pm EST)
    Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
  • Weather Lesson 20: Wildfires
    Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
  • Weather Lesson 20: Wildfires (2pm EST)
    Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT

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