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Hurricane Strike
This multimedia learning package from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is aimed primarily at middle school students. It integrates disaster safety and preparedness with science instruction. Students work through a seven day simulation and prepare as a hurricane approaches.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

Forces of Nature
Learn about hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, and earthquakes at this site from National Geographic and read case studies of events around the world. You can even create your own hurricane or tornado.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Storm Prediction Center
You can find out about current storm watches and warnings at this site from the National Weather Service.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Tropical Prediction Center
You can find out about current tropical storm and hurricane predictions, watches, and warnings at this site from the National Weather Service.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Hydrometeorological Prediction Center
Check out this site from the National Weather Service for heavy rain and snow predictions and forecasts.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Hurricanes
Learn more about hurricanes at this site for kids from FEMA. You can take a hurricane quiz, learn about hurricane classification, and even play a hurricane game.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Flying Into the Eye of a Hurricane Storm Center
Learn about hurricanes at this site from National Geographic. Learn how planes are used to get hurricane data, view a video of hurricane damage, and get some hurricane survival tips.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

PBSIn Focus: Floods
Learn more about floods at this site for students from the PBS Newshour. You can read real-life accounts of floods, learn about the people who help out during a flood, or learn more about the science of floods.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Hurricane Storm Center
See what is is like inside a hurricane at this site from the Miami Museum of Science.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

 


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