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Eye on the Storm

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Students discover the way geologists collect information about past hurricanes to determine patterns that may help with storm prediction. They then research the history of natural disasters in different regions of the United States and develop regional insurance profiles based on their findings and related predictions.

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hurricanes

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hurricanes, natural disaters, storm prediction, science
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6th - 12th
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Science
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