Lightning and Thunderstorm research

These great sparks in the atmosphere are beautiful, deadly and more. They are something we take for granted. But scientists are still trying to search for more clues about their nature. Here is the latest.
Flying Into a Thunderstorm
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/18jul_tc4.htm?list731500Students
(E.O.A.S.1) Will gain an understanding between lighting and thunderstorms
(E.O.A.S.2) Will communicate in what ways equipment and scientists use devices to discover more about lightning and thunderstorms