Learn the ins and outs of hurricanes through a series of lessons answering, "What is a hurricane? How does it travel? How is one formed, measured, and named?" Information is presented through informative text and images, while application is brought to pupils by graphic organizers, short answer questionnaires, web research guides, as well as literature and art connections. Check for understanding with an assessment, and extend the experience with a list of additional learning resources. 

Concepts

hurricanes, severe weather, cyclones, typhoons, weather data, responding to reading, similes, art appreciation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Print, copy, and place all materials into an envelope for easy access by pupils
• Send work home as a packet over a long break or vacation
• Schedule time for pupils to share their findings with the class

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required for those participating in the lessons
• This series of lessons was designed for learners who are gifted and/or able to work independently 
• The lesson states it is best conducted in a classroom 

Pros

• A link to the lesson's digital copy is listed to make accessing webpages easier 
• Each lesson is written clearly and in detail using kid-friendly language 

Cons

• Some links provided no longer work

Common Core

L.4.5.a L.5.5.a