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Hurricanes

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students investigate what conditions are favorable for a hurricane to occur.  In hurricane lesson students view images of hurricane destruction and track a path of a hurricane.
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Winds of Change

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars investigate extreme weather patterns. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to study hurricanes and their causes. Young scholars write reports on their findings.
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Victims of Geography

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students examine the toll taken on New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover details about the geography of the city and the hurricane itself. 
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Weather Forecasting

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners describe how weather forecasting has evolved.  In this forecasting lesson students study the different types and ways that people forecast weather. 
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Images of Katrina

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use maps and online data to find specific geographic areas.  In hurricane Katrina lesson students use aerial photographic imagery to see some impacts of hurricane Katrina. 
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Learning About Weather

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate natural weather disasters by writing an essay.  In this weather instructional activity, 1st graders research one aspect of dangerous weather such as hurricanes, snow, floods, etc.  Students take notes on their...
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Learning About Hurricanes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners write an outline of facts about hurricanes to include in an essay.  In this research essay lesson plan, students use science books and research hurricanes to gather the information for their essay.
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Hurricanes and Climate

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate maps and data to learn about the connections between hurricanes and climate. In this exploratory lesson students describe and graph the 6 regions where hurricanes happen and discuss how hurricanes have changed over...
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Disasters: Quiz 80

For Students 5th - 10th
In this disasters activity, students complete multiple choice questions about Hurricane Katrina, the World Trade Centers, and more. Students complete 4 questions total.
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Hurricanes

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study hurricanes and their patterns. In this hurricane lesson, students watch a video clip tracing Hurricane's Ivan's path in Alabama. Students discuss hurricanes and watch a 3-D video of Hurricane Ivan. Students visit a website...
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The Science of Weather: Hurricanes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use this USA today activity to learn about hurricane season. In this hurricane lesson, students study the map of the earth and hurricane science. Students complete discuss questions. Students draw a map of the United States and...
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The Hurricane: Quiz on Present Tense Forms

For Students 6th - 8th
In this present progressive tense activity, students complete a 20 question on-line interactive exercise. Students change each verb to present progressive tense in a story about hurricanes.
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Hurricane Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this hurricanes quiz learning exercise, students complete a ten question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about hurricanes.
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Weather: Adjectives Worksheet

For Students 2nd
In this adjectives worksheet, 2nd graders write adjectives that describe a hurricane and write sentences using those words. Students write 6 words and 6 sentences.
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Learning About Hurricanes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students write a research paper on hurricanes. In this weather lesson, students use a science text book to write down facts about hurricanes on note cards and then outline their essay. Students use the outline to create an organized essay.
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Where is Everyone Going?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students conduct an experiment. In this emergency response instructional activity, students watch videos about hurricanes and discuss the difference between natural disasters and man-made disasters. Students perform a hurricane...
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Rebuild, Renew, Revitalize, Recreate new Orleans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research post-Katrina career opportunities in New Orleans and in their own communities, then design a revitalization plan. In this research and design lesson, students use a variety of sources to find out how Hurricane Katrina...
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The Magic School Bus: Inside a Hurricane Puzzle Page

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this hurricanes worksheet, students find 10 words pertaining to storms and hurricanes in a word search puzzle. Students then complete a hurricane maze. This has a Magic School bus theme.
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Hurricane Structure and Weather

For Students 6th - 7th
In this hurricane and weather worksheet, students use a diagram to complete 4 matching questions. Each of four numbers on the given diagram must be matched with a corresponding hurricane feature.
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Naturally Disastrous

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the types and effects of natural disasters. In this natural disaster lesson, students study the different types of natural disasters including; avalanches, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. They investigate...
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The Perfect Storm

For Students 6th - 10th
In this weather learning exercise, students read about the mechanics of a hurricane and then complete 4 short answer questions based on the reading.
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Weather

For Students 6th - 8th
In this weather learning exercise, middle schoolers write the letter of the definition that best matches the term or phrase. Students answer several short answer questions as it relates to the components of weather, severe weather, and...
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Hurricane Katrina: August 30, 2005

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn about the day Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of the United States, August 30, 2005. Students then find what types of natural disasters affect where they live. Students write about...
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Forces of Nature: If I Was A Hurricane

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer and answer questions. Students pretend they are a hurricane, and use what they have learned to complete the questions.