About This Lesson
Description
Hurricanes are a fact of life for millions of Americans each year, and billions more people around the world. What is a hurricane, and how can we prepare for them? Through a model and student-level data, students explore the factors influencing storm frequency and intensity. They also consider the language of storms, as well as steps to resilience.
SWBAT
- Explain that hurricanes are influenced by sea surface temperatures, moisture, wind, and other factors.
- Understand that increased heat in the atmosphere, ocean, and land are changing the frequency and intensity of hurricanes.
- Name a few concepts for hurricane resilience.
Skills
- Modeling
- Graphing
- Discussion
