NASA
The Earth Sun System
This resource provides some interesting video footage of the Sun. Also included is information about the effects of solar radiation on the Earth's magnetosphere and weather.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Natural Hazards Programs: Lessons Learned for Reducing Risk [Pdf]
This site provides links to articles about natural disasters such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, floods, etc.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Hurricanes
Do you know what was the most destructive hurricane? Provides an explanation of a hurricane while exploring how they form, how they are measured and classified, effects, and how they get their names.
NOAA
Noaa: National Hurricane Center: The Saffir Simpson Hurricane Scale
Read how hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale and check out the hurricane record for each level of the scale.
NOAA
Noaa: Nhc:deadliest Atlantic Tropical Cyclones, 1492 Present
The National Hurricane Center site contains a large body of information on hurricanes. From this site find out what a storm surge is, when the first record of a tropical storm was made. Go to the home page and find the latest forecasts.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Weather & Climate: Severe Storms
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of severe storms, some types, and the damage that they cause.
CNN
Cnn: What Made Hurricane Matthew So Unique?
Many photos capture the impact of this long and strong storm, but what made this storm different from others? Find out.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Extreme Weather on Our Planet
This lesson from National Geographic for grades 2-5 has a great photo gallery and video of extreme weather, and a chart for plotting weather investigation. Learning objectives, teaching methods, and connections to National Science...
Curated OER
Weather Dude: Hurricanes
Informational weather site allows users to learn more about these swirling tropical cyclones. Discover how they are formed and named as well as learn some interesting facts about them along the way.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Hurricanes
Nine learning modules for students to study hurricanes using satellite imagery and visualizations, and participate in some hands-on experiments. They'll also explore over 150 years of storm data to find out when and where these storms...
NASA
Nasa: Hurricanes
Learn about hurricanes and how they are created. Features include video animation, the histories of the most devastating hurricanes and topics such as hurricane naming and hurricane study.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: How Do Hurricanes Form?
This resource explores how hurricanes form and why they are called tropical cyclones. Images and illustrations are provided supporting this information.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Hurricanes
Learn about what it takes to be a hurricane and how hurricane tracking has improved over the years.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Natural Disasters: Hurricanes
See some real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Hurricanes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how a hurricane forms and its effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Hurricanes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how a hurricane forms and its effects.
Scholastic
Scholastic Magazine: In the Path of a Storm
The tragic impact of Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti on its way up the east coast of the United States in early October 2016.
Other
Insurance Information Institute
The Insurance Information Institute provides answers to your everyday insurance questions. This site can also be viewed in Spanish.
BBC
Bbc: Animated Guide: Hurricanes
Trace the step by step development of hurricanes with the help of animations.
NASA
Nasa: Sci Jinks: How Does a Hurricane Form?
This tutorial illustrates how hurricanes form from the moment they begin as a tropical disturbance to the point when they make landfall.
NASA
Sci Jinks: Simulate a Hurricane
Try building a hurricane by selecting specific aspects critical to creating the storm. Take a look at the paths storms take, too.
NASA
Sci Jinks: Storm Surge
Could storm surge actually be worse than a hurricane? Find out the details.
South Carolina Educational Television
Know It All Media: Tracking Hurricane Technology
Find out how scientists have improved hurricane tracking technology through new aircraft and advanced instruments.
Read Works
Read Works: Forecasting Severe Weather to Communities Helps Them Prepare
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives information about how communities can prepare for weather disasters. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...