Hurricanes

Investigate the fascinating, yet terrifying phenomenon of hurricanes from the safety of your classroom using this earth science unit. Focusing on developing young scientists' spacial thinking skills, these lessons engage learners in...

Don't wait for a crisis to get your finances together. An economics instructional activity demonstrates the importance of understanding crucial documents, banking basics, and financial tools with the focus on Hurricane Katrina in 2005...

In this hurricane hits in the United States worksheet, young scholars view and discuss the map that shows where 165 hurricanes have hit the United States from 1900-2000. Students answer six comprehension questions associated with the map.

Young scholars research the effects of living in a hurricane zone. In this hurricane zone lesson plan, students research the impact of natural disasters on humans and the environment, and write a press release describing the devastation...

Students investigate how hurricanes and other natural disasters can devastate the elements of the infrastructure of a country, as well as the lives of its people.

Students experience Hurricane Georges. In this Peace Corps lesson, students examine the devastation of Hurricane Georges by acting as a Dominican Republic citizen being interviewed by an international television network. Students...

Students examine how hurricanes grow and their strength levels through an interactive program. They define terms associated with hurricanes and how the public is affected by the storms.

Students investigate the social effects of hurricanes. In this social studies lesson plan, students assume the persona of residents of the Dominican Republic and write diary entries and letters regarding the devastation caused by...

Students examine emergency response systems. In this Hurricane Katrina lesson, students determine how government and emergency aid providers dealt with the aftermath of the hurricane. Students consider personal stories and actual events...

Students share thoughts about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on Louisiana's natural environment. They read an online article and write proposals to save Mississippi River marshlands.