Eye
in the SkyFrom National
Geographic, take a tour through the phenomena and the effects of hurricanes.
Hurricane science is also covered, with videos and survivor stories.
Canadian
Hurricane Centre: Just For Kids from Environment Canada's
Green Lane You can find the answers to questions like how do hurricanes work,
how are they measured, and when is hurricane season.
Hurricanes:
Facts, Photos, Videos National Geographic Kids brings
us another hurricane flight, this one into the eye of Hurricane Mitch in October
of 1998.The hurricane
hunters of the National Hurricane Center in Miami take off in two planes
(nicknamed Kermit and Miss Piggy) to collect data that will tell meteorologists
whereMitch is headed.Colorfully illustrated with videos and photos, the site also a section on
hurricane survival tips.
Katrina's
Classroom: Financial Lessons from a HurricaneThe
Federal Reserve of Atlanta - New Orleans Branch has produced a freely
available significant DVD and accompanying lesson plans. They are passionate
about teaching teens and parents the lessons learned through the eyes of
teenagers -- that can be applied to any disaster.
Hurricanes
1: The Science of Hurricanes for grades 3-5 introduces students to the
science of hurricanes in an effort to highlight how forces change the
speed and direction of motion. With Hurricanes
2: Tracking Hurricanes, also for grades 3-5, students examine the role
of technology in identifying and tracking hurricanes.
