Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of severe weather and its potential dangers. Use simple language to explain how scientists predict severe weather and issue alerts.

Introduce the importance of severe weather warnings and how they are communicated through various media like TV, radio, and mobile phones.

Explain the different types of severe weather, such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes, and their characteristics.

Discuss how weather forecasts are made and their role in predicting severe weather conditions.

Watch the video on understanding and measuring weather to learn how meteorologists use tools to predict weather patterns.

Engage students in a discussion about how severe weather alerts can help keep people safe.

Have students create their own severe weather alert poster, using symbols and words to communicate safety measures.

Use the 'Extreme Weather Alert!' assessment to reinforce understanding of severe weather symbols and safety communication.

Assign the 'My Weather Diary' activity where students observe and record the weather over several days.

Use questioning techniques to assess students' understanding of severe weather types and the importance of alerts.

Have students share their weather diaries and discuss any patterns they observed.

Review the key concepts of severe weather and the role of alerts in keeping people safe.

Encourage students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply this knowledge in real life.

Administer the 'Extreme Weather Events' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of different severe weather phenomena.

Encourage students to explore more about weather by trying the quiz at the end of the unit.