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Take cover because a wild presentation on hurricanes is about to make landfall in your classroom! An outstanding PowerPoint presentation is the centerpiece of this lesson. Not only does it provide information and photographs, but several links to Internet animations and video clips that demonstrate how satellite technology is helping to predict where these destructive storms will strike. Though the lesson is mostly direct instruction, the resources are engaging enough to keep learners on storm watch!
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Pros
- Well-developed presentation embeds animations and video footage resulting in a deeper grasp of concepts
- Meets one of the middle school Next Generation Science Standards
- Neatly formatted note-taking guide included
- Optional comic strip drawing activity can be used as a wrap-up
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- None