Mathew Birke, Thomas Pitchford, Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University
In the Hurricane Web Quest, students use the links provided to research hurricanes and create a Power-Point presentation on what they find. Students will: discover the life cycle of a hurricane and learn about the different stages a storm must go through to become a hurricane; be able to describe how hurricanes are classified, and when and how a hurricane is given a name; and know how a hurricane gains or loses energy.
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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science, Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather:Hurricanes Resource Type: Activities:Project Special Interest: Hazards Grade Level: Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5) Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science
