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Hurricanes Lesson PlanHurricanes Lesson Plan
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MENSA Education & Research Foundation
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
3 days
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Internet Access
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Hurricanes

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Learn the ins and outs of hurricanes through a series of lessons answering, "What is a hurricane? How does it travel? How is one formed, measured, and named?" Information is presented through informative text and images, while application is brought to pupils by graphic organizers, short answer questionnaires, web research guides, as well as literature and art connections. Check for understanding with an assessment, and extend the experience with a list of additional learning resources. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

hurricanes, severe weather, cyclones, typhoons, weather data, responding to reading, similes, art appreciation

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Print, copy, and place all materials into an envelope for easy access by pupils
  • Send work home as a packet over a long break or vacation
  • Schedule time for pupils to share their findings with the class

Classroom Considerations

  • Copies are required for those participating in the lessons
  • This series of lessons was designed for learners who are gifted and/or able to work independently 
  • The lesson states it is best conducted in a classroom 

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  • A link to the lesson's digital copy is listed to make accessing webpages easier 
  • Each lesson is written clearly and in detail using kid-friendly language 

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Common Core

L.4.5.a L.5.5.a

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