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Hurricane Prediction: What Path Will It Take? Kit (Teacher-Developed, Classroom-Tested) |
Appropriate for Grades 6-9
Modern satellites and computer modeling allow forecasters to track the movement of hurricanes, so that they can now forecast landfall to within 30 miles, on average, a full day ahead. But there's one part of a hurricane that still keeps forecasters guessing - predicting its intensity. Michael Calhoun developed this activity to help students explore the difficulty of predicting the advance of a developing hurricane.
In this game, students are given background information on the development of hurricanes. Students try to predict whether a storm will develop into a hurricane. Then, working in pairs, students roll the Storm Data Die. Each chance roll provides data on wind speeds and surface pressure. Students use this data to classify the severity of the storm over a simulated six day period; they will also use data provided to track and plot the movement of the storm. The activity can be completed in a single class period. An optional post-activity quiz is also provided. This kit includes materials for up to 15 pairs of students per class.
Includes: 15 storm data dice, 1 pad/100 storm tracking maps, 15 shake cups, instructions, teacher's guide, student guide, worksheets, and optional quiz (reproducible). Additional materials needed but not included: pens or pencils.
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