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Case Study - Hurricane Andrew - University of Illinois
Grades
6 to 12
tag(s): hurricanes (36), weather (170)
In the Classroom
Divide students into small groups and have them take notes about Hurricane Andrew using Memo Notepad, reviewed here. Next enhance student learning by having them take notes about Hurricane Ian - September 2022, reviewed here. Extend student learning by having them make a Padlet, reviewed here, with columns to make comparisons between the two hurricanes. Then ask them to use Padlet to create a video to explain to other students what was most significant about both hurricanes. Ask them to respond to other student's videos. This is a link to the Padlet Help section for posting video or an image.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Explanation of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale - MIStupid
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): hurricanes (36), weather (170)
In the Classroom
Allow cooperative learning groups to explore this site during a lesson on Hurricanes and their categorization. Have groups explore the site, with the intentions of summarizing the information in a multimedia presentation. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online infographic to share using Visme, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Hurricane Center - US Government
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): hurricanes (36), weather (170)
In the Classroom
Use the data to determine where the most severe hurricanes occur and to determine why they occur in those areas. Research the science behind the events and reasons for the devastation. Have students create an action plan in the event of severe hurricanes or identify ways to lessen devastating effects of some of the events. Students can also research recent year's data and make comparisons of the numbers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth Day Trash Survey
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): conservation (106), ecology (116), pollution (55)
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Earth Day Canada
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): conservation (106), earth (192), earth day (60), ecology (116), pollution (55)
In the Classroom
Post this resource on your class website for parents and students to browse at home. Check out this site for suggestions of how to celebrate Canadian Earth Day. Even if you are not Canadian, you may find activities that would work for the similar celebration and remembrance in the U.S.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Building Environmental Awareness Through Children's Literature - Yale University
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): environment (249), learning disability (20), Special Needs (45)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans hosted on this site! Be sure to save this site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): volcanoes (62)
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NSF Classroom Resources - National Science Foundation
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): antarctica (27), arctic (34), biomes (88), chemicals (36), computers (107), cultures (279), earth (192), engineering (136), environment (249), fractions (179), geometric shapes (152), numbers (119), origami (14), planets (125), robotics (30), space (239), symmetry (32)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a reference site for finding further material. Under each subject, find a variety of formats from forums and articles to videos, interactives, podcasts, experiments, and more. Some of the resources on this site may lead to a starting point for individual or group projects. Use parts of this site at a center. Share this site with staff (especially new teachers) and parents looking to extend science and math activities at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Conservation at a Crossroads: The Hetch Hetchy Controversy - Library of Congress
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): conservation (106), ecology (116), environment (249)
In the Classroom
Be sure help your weaker readers and ESL students by sharing the vocabulary words prior to reading, either on a handout or by projecting on an interactive whiteboard and highlighting them in the text as you come to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Virtual Geosciences Professor
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9 to 12tag(s): geology (61)
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SuperStorm '93 - Storm of the Century - University of Illinois
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6 to 12tag(s): weather (170)
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Squid Search - Smithsonian Institution
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8 to 12tag(s): oceans (139)
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Schoolyard Habitats - National Wildlife Foundation
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): animals (268)
In the Classroom
Students can create a book about animals using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can complete the hands on experiences that are featured in the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Oceanography at UEA
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9 to 12tag(s): oceans (139)
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The Ocean Information Center - University of Delaware
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9 to 12tag(s): oceans (139)
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Ocean Planet: Interdisciplinary Marine Science Activities - Smithsonian Institution
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): oceans (139)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free lesson plans in your classroom on a unit about the oceans and the life in them. Make sure to look at these lesson plans well ahead of time, to ensure that they are feasible as some of the essay activities could be time intensive.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Environmental Education Resources
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9 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Museum of Paleontology
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): fossils (44), paleontology (28)
In the Classroom
Within the teachers resource section of this site are 8 online virtual exhibits that would make excellent learning centers or stations in a science classroom. Save this one as a favorite to allow for easy retrieval for the ones best suited for your classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Meteorology Guides from the University of Illinois - University of Illinois
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6 to 12tag(s): weather (170)
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Malin's Antarctic Research
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6 to 12tag(s): weather (170)
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