Lightning (noun): A bright, electrical flash in the sky during a storm.
Struck (verb): When something is hit with force or energy.
Electricity (noun): A powerful energy that flows through wires and can be dangerous.
Thunder (noun): The loud sound that follows a lightning flash during a storm.
Survive (verb): To stay alive and make it through a difficult situation.
Shelter (noun): A safe place to protect yourself from danger, like a building.
Dangerous (adjective): Something that can harm or hurt you.
Questions:
- What should you do if you're outside during a thunderstorm with lightning?
- If you could invent something to keep people safe from lightning, what would it be?
- How does lightning make the sky and the air around it look during a storm?
- Why is it important to learn about lightning safety?
Lightning is like a super bright flash of electricity in the sky during a thunderstorm. But what happens if you're struck by lightning?
Being struck by lightning can be very dangerous. Lightning carries a lot of energy, and when it hits something, that energy can pass through and cause harm.
People who are struck by lightning may feel a strong shock and might get hurt. But some people do survive lightning strikes, especially if they are inside a safe shelter during a storm.
That's why it's important to know what to do when there's a thunderstorm with lightning – stay indoors and be safe!
Discussion Questions:
- Why is it important to take cover indoors during a thunderstorm with lightning?
- What are some safety tips to remember when lightning is nearby?
- What does lightning look like in the sky during a storm?
- How can learning about lightning safety help keep you and others safe?
