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- 4th - 5th
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Students learn many concepts about hurricanes, an important part of Florida's past and future. They make connections, explain concepts and retain the knowledge presented for use as needed in the future. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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This lesson provides an introduction to some natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes. They read about and view pictures of these phenomena and create posters or a mural depicting the things they have seen. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students demonstrate the ability to define key words and verbally recall conditions that must be present for a hurricane to form. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore hurricanes, consider the damage caused by Hurricane Charley, and research various hurricanes that have hit the United States to create a class guide on these major storms. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students share thoughts about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on Louisiana's natural environment. They read an online article and write proposals to save Mississippi River marshlands. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students watch a video clip about the effect of Hurricane Katrina. They examine the challenges that New Orleans still faces a year after the hurricane. They work together in small groups to create a museum exhibit on a topic of interest to them concerning the hurricane. They also write a newspaper article predicting how the area will look in a year. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students analyze how hurricanes are formed and how different coastal animals are affected by these storms. They research the conditions necessary for hurricanes to develop by constructing their own miniature "hurricanes" with hot water and tissue paper. They will also examine how a hurricane looks by seeing pictures and doing tornado tube simulations. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students access the Internet to find information on current hurricanes. They get locations, speeds, and air pressures and then plot the location of the hurricane on a hurricane-tracking map. They also access the FEMA website to solve math word problems related to hurricanes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research how hurricanes develop and the surveillance and safety procedures. They participate in a Hurricane Knowledge Hunt. Students create informational posters about their selected topic. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students research hurricanes. Students explore the stages of hurricanes, the Weather Forecasting Center, and tracking of hurricanes. They analyze information and produce a public service announcement educating the public on hurricane preparedness. Full Review »
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