HurricanesTornadoesEarthquakesandMeteorology-1

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Frameworks used in the Weather Unit Science – Earth Science 6. Air temperature, moisture, wind speed and direction, and precipitation make up the weather in a particular place and time. 7. Various forms of precipitation are connected to the weather in a particular place and time. 8. Global patterns influence local weather, which can be measured. 9. Weather is different from climate. Math – Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions. Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions. Represent and interpret data. Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems. Main Topic : Weather Grade Level : Intermediate (4-6)
Topic for Lesson : Hurricane Coordinates (math) Materials : Pencil Storm Tracking Map Data Worksheet and Questions Large Classroom Map Procedure : 1. The teacher will review the concept of latitude and longitude on the large classroom map with the students. Teacher will go over vocabulary definitions of latitude, longitude and the Hurricane Wind Scale the students will use to determine the category of the storm. Latitude— horizontal lines running east-to-west on maps; used to plot or find locations; locations are described in terms of degrees latitude by degrees longitude. Longitude— vertical lines running north and south on maps; used to plot or find locations; locations are described in terms of degrees latitude by degrees longitude. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale— a scale used to assign the category of a storm and to estimate possible hurricane damage based on conditions during the life of the storm. 2. Teacher will ask students to find locations when given the coordinates on the large classroom map for practice. When students show understanding of how to plot points on the classroom map the teacher will begin to explain how the students will track a storm of their own. Assessment or Activity : 1. Using the data table provided with the coordinates for the storms and the wind speeds, the students will plot each point on the storm-tracking map corresponding to the date in September. Teacher and students will do the first couple together to check for understanding. 2. For example, if the coordinates are 38° N and 74° W, find the latitude line that corresponds to 38° North, find the longitude line that corresponds to 74° West, and follow the lines toward each other until they intersect. This will be the coordinate point for the location of the storm at the given date and time. 3. After the students plot all of the points the students will classify the storm for each reading according to wind speed. 4. Wind Speed information: Tropical depression—cyclone-type storms with wind speeds of 38 mph or less.Tropical storm—cyclone-type storms with wind speeds of 39-73 mph. 5. The students will use the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale for all hurricane categories.
6. If the storm develops from a tropical depression into a tropical storm, the students will assign the appropriate name from the National Hurricane Center table. Remember: The storm is not named until it reaches tropical storm status. 7. Students will come back together as a class where students will share maps and teacher will show what the map should look like (if students had difficulties). Teacher will also ask questions related to the map of the storm to check for understanding. Notes : Students on an IEP will work with a student that is on a higher level and would be able to explain what the student does not understand. Teacher will also monitor students and assist students when needed. ESL Vocabulary- 1. Cyclone – destructive winds 2. Catastrophic – destructive 3. Hurricane - violent windstorm
Hurricane Tracking Information Tropical depression—cyclone-type storms with wind speeds of 38 mph or less. Tropical storm—cyclone-type storms with wind speeds of 39-73 mph. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Category Pressure (mb) Wind Speed (mph) Possible Storm Surge (ft.) Damage 1 980 or less 74-95 4-5 Minimal 2 965-979 96-110 6-8 Moderate 3 945-964 111-130 9-12 Extensive 4 920-944 131-155 13-18 Extreme 5 Less than 920 Greater than 155 More than 18 Catastrophic 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Arthur Bertha Cristobal Dolly Edouard Fay Gustav Ana Bill Claudette Danny Erika Fred Grace Alex Bonnie Colin Danielle Earl Fiona Gaston Arlene Bret Cindy Don Emily Franklin Gert Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto Florence Gordon Andrea Barry Chantal Dorian Erin Fernand Gabrielle
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