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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students define and classify all the different ways in which numbers are used in forecasting and coping with the effects of a hurricane. They conduct research to compare and contrast these numbers as they apply to Hurricane Floyd and Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students explore the concepts of hurricanes and tornadoes. By studying the scientific processes that these violent conditions undergo, students be more prepared for these types of violent weather. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research and analyze the development of a hurricane. They identify hurricane survival facts, plot the route of a specific hurricane, and create Powerpoint presentations on various aspects of hurricanes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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After discussing hurricanes, students view a Power Point of hurricane activity. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study hurricane patterns and damage patterns to build a house that will resist hurricane strength winds and storm surges. They determine the types of materials that are hurricane friendly and build an appropriate structure. They analyze results of their experiment and make conclusions. Their analysis is defended in a paper, presentation or class discussion. 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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- 7th
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Students practice plotting latitude and longitude points in order to track an active hurricane. Students track the hurricane for several days and continue to plot its progress and compare its path to the projected path. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students track a fictious hurricane. They find the coordinates and then stick a dot on its location. Then then break into groups and read the data provided and see that the map is updated every 12 hours. Students discover the difference in meanings of hurricane evacuation orders and warnings. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students explore the history of hurricanes. They discuss the worst hurricanes that have formed. Students examine what to expect during a hurricane and the preparations they should make. They learn about evacuation routes, shelters, and plotting. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students discover the proper methods for plotting hurricanes while developing their understanding of hurricanes by researching and gathering tracking data from technological sources. Students develop a newsletter about hurricanes, make a model out of clay, and compose a song. Full Review »
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