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Nick News Lesson
Students understand the causes of the devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast States. They perceive the ways that children in the region are coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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In the Eye of the Storms
Tenth graders study the major hurricanes of the Atlantic Ocean. In this weather instructional activity, 10th graders read an article and answer various questions. Students discuss their findings with their classmates.
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Victims of Geography
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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Winds of Change
Students investigate extreme weather patterns. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to study hurricanes and their causes. Students write reports on their findings.
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Where is Everyone Going?
Students conduct an experiment. In this emergency response activity, students watch videos about hurricanes and discuss the difference between natural disasters and man-made disasters. Students perform a hurricane demonstration and...
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Galveston 1900: Storm of the Century
Seventh graders comprehend the effect the 1900 Hurricane, the deadliest natural disaster in United States history, had on Galveston by examining period accounts and photographs. They comprehend how the devastation of the hurricane lead...
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The Perfect Storm
In this weather worksheet, students read about the mechanics of a hurricane and then complete 4 short answer questions based on the reading.
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Images of Katrina
Students use maps and online data to find specific geographic areas. In hurricane Katrina lesson plan students use aerial photographic imagery to see some impacts of hurricane Katrina.
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West Climate Change
Students read an internet article about hurricanes. In this hurricane lesson, students explain how they form and the damage they bring. They analyze the article and answer questions about it.
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Rebuild, Renew, Revitalize, Recreate new Orleans
High schoolers 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...
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Weather: Adjectives Worksheet
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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Disasters: Quiz 80
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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What are Natural Disasters?
There are several types of natural disasters: quakes, floods, avalanches, and more. This slide show gives a brief explanation of each at an elementary-aged child's level. There are no frightening photos from actual natural disasters,...
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Where Do Hurricanes Happen?
In this hurricanes activity, students label the 6 different regions that hurricanes and tropical cyclones occur around the world.
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Naturally Disastrous
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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Learning About Weather
First graders investigate natural weather disasters by writing an essay. In this weather lesson, 1st graders research one aspect of dangerous weather such as hurricanes, snow, floods, etc. Students take notes on their research and...
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Storms and Extreme Weather
Students explore hurricanes and tornadoes by conducting an experiment. For this weather pattern lesson, students define many extreme weather vocabulary terms and discuss the relationship with static electricity. Students utilize plastic...
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A Disaster in the Making
Students compare the consequences of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco to Hurricane Katrina's impact on New Orleans as a basis for investigating the transformative effect of infamous United States natural disasters.
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Plotting a Hurricane Using Latitude and Longitude
Learners define and use "absolute location," latitude, and longitude. They locate on a map or globe the Earth's poles, circles, tropics, and beginning points of measurements for latitude and longitude.
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Survival Experts
Young scholars take on the role of survival experts as they research and produce brochures or guides to educate others about what to do in the event of a natural disaster.
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Country's Music
Jazz, Blue Grass, Hip Hop, Swing. Gospel, R&B, Ragtime, Disco. So many music genres born in the USA. After reading an article about the fate of New Orlean's Jazz after Hurricane Katrina, class members investigate the life cycles of...
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Weather in the News
Tornadoes, blizzards, and hurricanes, oh my! In this instructional activity, meteorology majors compare stories of historical storms written by two or more different sources. As a result, they understand how the media portrays such...
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Kids Collect LEGOs for New Orleans
Students read and discuss a news article about children that collected 1.5 million LEGO bricks for kids in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. They complete a fill-in-the blank activity, answer article comprehension questions, solve...
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Do The Research! Forces of Nature
For this researching forces of nature worksheet, students read and record information about tornadoes, hurricanes, and the largest hailstones. Students write 3 short answers.
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