Why this resource:
Understanding how typhoons form can feel abstract and difficult for students. This resource brings the science to life with first-hand video footage filmed during Typhoon Yagi—the most devastating storm to hit Vietnam in decades. It makes storm science exciting, visual, and memorable, giving pupils a clear picture of one of nature’s most powerful forces.
 
How to use it:
Students engage through a comic-strip sequencing activity, cutting and ordering the stages of a typhoon’s formation—from warm ocean water rising to the eye of the storm developing. The lesson is reinforced with Quiz–Quiz–Trade starter cards, key vocabulary support, and clear success criteria, making it accessible for all learners. Linking directly to the exclusive Learning Made Fun YouTube video filmed in the middle of Typhoon Yagi gives the lesson authenticity and impact.
 
What it includes:
This Typhoon Formation Lesson Pack (KS2) includes:
Comic-strip sequencing worksheets with answers
Quiz–Quiz–Trade starter activity cards
Key vocabulary cards (evaporation, condensation, Coriolis effect, etc.)
Success criteria tables and WAGOLL example
Exit tickets for quick assessment
Direct links to the Learning Made Fun YouTube lesson, filmed first-hand inside Typhoon Yagi
 
Perfect for KS2/KS3 Geography and Science, this pack saves you hours of planning and ensures your students leave with a powerful, real-world understanding of how typhoons, cyclones, and hurricanes are born.