Hurricanes

1. Hurricanes Introduction Task Process Process continued Evaluation Conclusion Teacher’s Page

2. Introduction • A hurricane is a huge, powerful, spiraling storm. It begins over a warm sea near the equator. It can cause great damage through its strong winds, heavy rains, and flooding. Each hurricane can last for over a week. The center part of the storm is known as the eye. It is the weakest part of the hurricane.

3. Task • Your task is going to learn about a few hurricanes that took place in 2009 and understand what the different categories mean. You also will know what to do incase of a hurricane. At the end of the lesson you will need to help the bird get ready for a hurricane.

4. Process • Step one: Learn what a hurricane is. • Step two: Look at all the different hurricane names from 2009 and write down 4 names. • Step three: Learn about the different. hurricane categories.

5. Process continued • Step four: After looking at the different names, research two hurricanes. Write down the maximum wind speed and the category. • Step five: Learn about hurricane safety and focus on emergency supplies. List four supplies that are helpful during a hurricane.

6. Evaluation

7. Conclusion • Now that you know all about hurricanes help the bird prepare his house for the hurricane.

8. Teacher’s Page • PA Standard • 3rd Grade level • The objective: Given the webquest the student will learn proficiently about hurricanes in two class periods. • 3.5.4 Earth Science • Identify weather patterns from data charts (including temperature, wind direction, and speed)