Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Adjustments and Responses

For Students 11th - 12th
In this learning module, students learn about disaster responses, the three types (short, medium, and long-term) and the different levels of response (local, national, and international). They examine the responses in various case...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Where Do Hurricanes Form

For Students 4th - 8th
If you are looking for a hurricane, head to the tropics just north and south of the equator.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Hurricanes

For Students 4th - 8th
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.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Typhoon vs. Hurricane vs. Tornado

For Students 4th - 8th
Looks at the linguistic origins, geographical targets, and seasonal occurrence of typhoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes.