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eBook
Science Struck

Science Struck: Interesting Facts About Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
An ebook (with some embedded ads) that describes the characteristics and behavior of hurricanes, which are really the same phenomenon as typhoons and cyclones, and the damage caused by them.
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Handout
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Hurricane Safety

For Students 4th - 8th
If you live in an area that is affected by hurricanes, it is important that you and your family create a plan for what to do in a hurricane, and pull together an emergency supply kit.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: Hurricane Katrina: 10 Facts About the Deadly Storm and Its Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
Hurricane Katrina, the tropical cyclone that struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, was the third-strongest hurricane to hit the United States in its history at the time. With maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, the storm killed a total...
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Hurricanes

For Students 4th - 8th
Do you know what was the most destructive hurricane? Provides an explanation of a hurricane while exploring how they form, how they are measured and classified, effects, and how they get their names.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how a hurricane forms and its effects.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Hurricane Is a Big Storm

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about hurricanes. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Famous Hurricanes of the World

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes famous hurricanes that have struck in the Northern Hemisphere since 1900, the regions affected, the intensity of the storms, and the extent of damage each caused. The hurricanes are organized in sequential order.
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Handout
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Where Do Hurricanes Form

For Students 4th - 8th
If you are looking for a hurricane, head to the tropics just north and south of the equator.
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Interactive
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Make a Hurricane

For Students 9th - 10th
The temperature of the sea, moisture in the air, and high winds all play a role in making a hurricane stronger or weaker. Drag the hurricane over the ocean to see what happens.
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Website
Ready

Ready: Kids: Hurricanes

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource explains hurricanes, are you at risk, as well as what you should do to protect yourself before, during, and after a hurricane.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
Early in the morning on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. While the storm itself did a great deal of damage, its aftermath was catastrophic Levee breaches led to massive flooding, the federal...
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Unit Plan
Extreme Science

Extreme Science: Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether you know it as hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones, these dangerous storms are described in this article.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Hurricanes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Nine learning modules for students to study hurricanes using satellite imagery and visualizations, and participate in some hands-on experiments. They'll also explore over 150 years of storm data to find out when and where these storms...
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Website
NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: How Do Hurricanes Form?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource explores how hurricanes form and why they are called tropical cyclones. Images and illustrations are provided supporting this information.
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Website
National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 3rd - 8th
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, NIEHS scientists and physicians were sent to assist with relief efforts. Provided is a helpful packing list and useful suggestions so you can help your family in case of an emergency or to...
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Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: Sci Jinks: How Does a Hurricane Form?

For Students 5th - 8th
This tutorial illustrates how hurricanes form from the moment they begin as a tropical disturbance to the point when they make landfall.
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Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Hurricane Tracking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students track and plot hurricanes paths for study.
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Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
A strong hurricane can spell disaster. These huge storms are the most powerful of all weather systems. Learn about how they form and the impacts they can have.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 4: Hurricanes

For Teachers 4th Standards
Fourth graders learn about hurricanes and their impact on Louisiana as well as how historical accounts reflect the culture of Louisiana and give insight into historical events. This set builds on storytelling as a way to transmit...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Do Warmer Seas Make Stronger Hurricanes?

For Students 9th - 10th
We've all heard that hurricanes draw their immense power from warm ocean waters. Of course, many factors contribute to the formation and growth of a hurricane, but can we expect to find that the warmer the water, the stronger the...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Do Hurricanes Cool the Ocean?

For Students 9th - 10th
If you've ever so much as watched a news clip about a hurricane, you probably know that hurricanes draw their power from warm ocean waters. If that is true, does it mean that hurricanes actually cool the ocean down when they pass...
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Activity
NOAA

Noaa: Ncdc: Hurricane Katrina Information [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of information about the causes of Hurricane Katrina from a meteorology point of view is shared, as well as the data from the Hurricane and the impact the Hurricane had on the cities and towns that were affected.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: National Hurricane Center: The Saffir Simpson Hurricane Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale and check out the hurricane record for each level of the scale.
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Website
Other

St. Petersburg Times: Hurricane Andrew, After the Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
Hurricane Andrew struck southern Florida on August 24, 1992. As these articles explain, residents still feel the impact of the storm ten years later on many levels - the psychological toll, the cost of insurance, and in the need to...

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