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Lesson Overview

Students will complete an independent pathway to learn about the causes of hurricanes, and how to be safe during this severe weather. Students will create a pamphlet for their culminating activity.

Duration

1-2 hours

Lesson Type

1:1 Lesson

Essential Question

What are the causes of hurricanes?

How can I stay safe during a hurricane?

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Science
- Earth Science
  - Weather & Climate

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Earth’s Atmosphere – Weather and Climate
- H.E.5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of Earth’s atmosphere.
  - H.E.5A Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular location at a particular time. Weather is primarily determined by the angle and amount (time) of sunlight. Climate is the general weather conditions over a long period of time and is inf...
    - H.E.5A.5 Construct explanations for the formation of severe weather conditions (including tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and blizzards) using evidence from temperature, pressure and moisture conditions.
Earth Science: Weather and Climate
- 4.E.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the water cycle and weather and climate patterns.
  - 4.E.2B Scientists record patterns in weather conditions across time and place to make predictions about what kind of weather might occur next. Climate describes the range of an area’s typical weather conditions and the extent to which those condi...
    - 4.E.2B.2 Obtain and communicate information about severe weather phenomena (including thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes) to explain steps humans can take to reduce the impact of severe weather phenomena.

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