Introduction The Questions The Big Question Internet Resources
Introduction
We
have all recently experienced Hurricane Charley, Frances, Jeanne, and
Ivan. Each storm brought rain and
wind to our local neighborhoods and terrible devastation to others. This knowledge hunt will help you to learn
more about hurricanes. You will need
to answer the questions using the Internet resources provided. Then you will be asked to consider one Big
Question: What would you decide if
you were the mayor of
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The Questions
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Internet
Resources What
is a Hurricane?: World Book gives you the facts, fast! How
hurricanes move: Look carefully at the cool map here. Power
of the Storm: Learn here about the effects of several powerful hurricanes
in the last century and also how a storm slows down. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane
Scale: Note how it is determined and what we can expect. FEMA For Kids: Hurricane Names:
Go through the lists; maybe your name will be used! American
Red Cross: Lots of great advice if you live in hurricane country. Hurricane Hunters - 53rd WRS:
Read all about these daring hurricane hunters. Be sure to take the Cyberflight! Brain
Pop Movie and Quiz: Check out this movie and quiz for a quick review
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The BIG Question
Ok, now that you are the latest
hurricane expert, it’s time for you to test what you know. While completing this simulation, read
through and complete all the steps carefully. You may not need to read
through all the Hurricane Basics, but they will be a handy reference as you
consider the BIG Question: What would you do in the face of a hurricane? START |
Knowledge Hunt by
J. Morey
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Sunshine State Standards met by
this activity (grades 9-12) SC.D.1.4 SC.H.2.4 SC.H.3.4 LA.B.2.4 |