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An Internet Exploration: Flying into the Eye Lesson PlanAn Internet Exploration: Flying into the Eye Lesson Plan
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Take a virtual field trip into the eye of a hurricane. Through a series of websites, mini-meteorologists discover the anatomy of a hurricane and how one is formed. Add some excitement to your atmosphere curriculum by exploring this form of extreme weather.

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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr

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