Understanding Hurricanes vs Tornadoes: A Comprehensive Learning Project
In this learning activity, students will explore the strengths and dangers of hurricanes compared to tornadoes. They will compile information through various tasks, including creating flashcards, posters, and a detailed paragraph analysis. Students will also reflect on recent cyclone events in India and analyze their impacts. The culmination of this project will involve quiz corrections and collaborative discussions to deepen understanding. By the end, students will effectively determine which storm type poses a greater threat through evidence-based conclusions.
Understanding Hurricanes vs Tornadoes: A Comprehensive Learning Project
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10/14/1335th Day of School Learning Goal (7.E.1.3): I will be able to compile information to determine whether a hurricane or a tornado is stronger and more dangerous. Due Today: Flashcards, Sandy vs. Joplin chart, Tornado vs. Hurricane Poster & Most Destructive Storm Paragraph Evening Assignment: Complete quiz corrections for Air Mass Quiz on Haiku
On a slip of paper write your answer: A cyclone hit India. Based on the video and details from India, did the cyclone hit rural, urban, or suburban areas hardest? What clues gave you your answer? Channel One Science http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2013/10/india-assesses-cyclone-damage-2013101345354254261.html
1) Log into Haiku and go to Friday’s page. 2) Download the Tornado or Hurricane Chart. 3) Complete the chart as a poster on the copy paper given to you. Choose one partner to work with. 4) When finished with the poster add both names to the back of the poster. 5) Retrieve your initial Do Now response from your teacher. • Complete the following on your sheet of notebook paper below your initial response to the Do Now: • Draw a line below your first response. • Write a 4-6-sentence paragraph answering the question, which is more destructive- tornado or hurricane? Support your answer using specific information and numbers from the chart. 6) Turn into your teacher for a grade! Do Now: Tornado or Hurricane?
On the back side of the index card write in your own words the following information about each one: Description: How it forms: Where it forms: Effects and dangers: McDougall p. A91 Winter Storms First read textbook pages A90-91 on Winter Storms Then on the front of four cards write the following terms in big, bold letters: Blizzard (p. A90) Lake-Effect Snowstorm (p. A90) Ice Storms (p. A91) Nor'easter (click link)
Watch this video from about a year ago after Hurricane Sandy “Super Storm” struck the Northeast. http://youtu.be/YeutC1WN6dc Remembering Hurricane Sandy
Flashcards from last week • Sandy vs. Joplin chart (in Haiku dropbox) • Tornado vs. Hurricane poster • Destructive storm paragraph • Winter Storm Flashcards Assignments Due
Winter storm flashcards: • Blizzard • Lake-effect snowstorm • Ice storms • Nor’easter Evening Assignment
