Weather Safety

Part of the primary-school-targeted Weather Series, this brief program examines and offers tips on what to do in various unstable weather situations, including fair weather (viewers are cautioned to wear sunglasses and sunscreen to avoid pain or sunburn, limit time spent outside in hot temperatures, and drink plenty of fluids), cold weather (bundle up with warm, protective clothing), thunderstorms and lightning (“You shouldn't be afraid, but you need to respect their power and their danger”), and severe storms such as hurricanes (which are easier for scientists to predict and may involve evacuation and property destruction). Stressing the importance of following adult safety instructions, this simply-produced overview features related vocabulary onscreen, “You Observe” and review segments, and a video quiz. Other titles in the series include The Air Around Us, Observing Weather, and What is the Water Cycle? Recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (J. Williams-Wood)