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NHC Outreach Resources -- Games: Create-a-Cane | Aim a Hurricane

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I Can Statement: I can use math to solve problems about wind speed.
Materials:
- wind map
-pencil
-worksheet
FOR ANEMOMETER
-pencils
-paper cups
-hole punch
-straws
-pin
Directions:
1. Go to the link below to access the wind map
2. Explore the map; use your mouse to hover over different points on the map
3. Use the wind map to answer the questions on the worksheet
4. Turn in the worksheet
5. After completing the worksheet follow the directions on the "Create your own anemometer" document.
6. Use the materials at your table and the directions to construct your own anemometer.
7. Complete the self-evaluation.
Self-Evaluation:  :) : / :(

Wind Map

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I Can Statement: I can convert inches into feet using snow fall as an example.
Materials:
- Pencil
- Calculator
- Paper
- Computer
Directions:
1. Explain how to convert inches to feet by using snow as an example.
2. Answer the following questions, you may work in pairs.
3. if there is time left, grab a lap top and go to the provided website
4. Work through each level (do this until end of class)
Self-Evaluation:  :) : / :(
Worksheet:

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Math-Aids.Com | Dynamically Created Math Worksheets

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This page is for viewing the dynamically created Math Worksheets from the different math generator pages.

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I Can Statement: I can find the difference between me and my partners scales and know how it was invented.
Materials:
- soda bottle
- water
- wire
- paper
- table
- stick/ruler
- tape
- aluminum foil
- books
-pen
- calculator

Directions:

1. Fill a 2-liter soda bottle with water and use wire to suspend it about 1′ above the surface of a table, using a sturdy stick or ruler set across stacks of heavy books. (The bottle should hang freely between the books.)
2. Tape a sheet of paper with aluminum foil underneath it to the table, beneath the bottle.
3. Roll a felt-tip pen in a piece of paper, and tape it loosely enough for the pen to slide up and down.
4. Tape this roll to the side of the bottle so that the pen’s tip touches the paper.
5. Shake the table back and forth, gently at first and then a little harder. (Don’t move the table’s legs; shaking is enough.)
6. When you’re done, examine the paper.
7. Find a partner and compare your graphs.
8. When you are all done, complete the self evaluation.

Self-Evaluation:  :) : / :(

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Invention Of Richter Scale | The Dr. Binocs Show | Best Learning Video for Kids | Preschool Learning

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I Can Statement: I can show data through graphs and determine the average rainfall.
Materials:
-Data sheet
-Colors
-Notebook
-Pencil
Directions:
1. Grab the piece of paper laid out with the average monthly rainfall from January to June. Observe it.
2. In your notebooks, graph this data. Label each side, clearly and organized (preferably in color).
3. At the bottom of your graph, write down the highest and lowest rainfall. Then write the average of all the averages.
4. Then, brainstorm things that may affect rainfall. Jot them down.
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I Can Statement: I can state what the criteria of a blizzard is.
Materials:
frozen baking soda
cold water
vinegar
squirt bottles
Directions:
1: Mix two parts baking soda with one part water to make fluffy, mold able snow balls.
2: Pour vinegar into squirt bottles and let kids squirt their snow balls. The reaction between the baking soda and vinegar will cause the snow balls to fizz and bubble.
3. For a snow avalanche, pour vinegar into a tub, then drop a snowball in.
4. Watch a the video and write down what the criteria of a blizzard is.
5. Complete the self evaluation when you are done.
Self-Evaluation:  :) : / :(

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There is actually a meteorological definition of what classifies a blizzard, and meteorologist Carl Parker has the information.

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I Can Statement: I can explain how a hurricane is formed.
Materials:
-Hurricane video
-Create-a-Cane website
-Hurricane worksheet
-pencil
-iPad or computer
Directions:
1. Watch the hurricane video
2. Go to the Create-a-Cane link to create your own hurricane. You will be tasked with adjusting the wind, water temperature, and location to create the strongest hurricane.
3. Complete the hurricane worksheet
4.Complete the self-evaluation
Self-Evaluation:  :) : / :(

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What's a Hurricane? | Weather Science | SciShow Kids

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I Can Statement: I can explain how a cloud is formed
Materials:
- Clear narrow mouthed water bottle
- Hot water
- Cold water
- Video
Directions:

1. Get into groups

2. Start with filling one bottle from each group with hot water, laving some room at the top.

3. Poor the same amount of cold water into the remaining bottle. Put an ice cube on top of each bottle

4. After observing the bottles, answer a few questions such as, What do you see happening in each bottle? Why did the cloud or fog form in the bottle? Why do you think clouds or fog formed in the bottle with hot water and not in the one with cold water?

5. After the activity, watch the video so that have a familiar idea of how clouds are formed.

Self-Evaluation:  :) : / :(
Video: http://justwildaboutteaching.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-spring-weather-writing-craftivity.html

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I Can Statement: I can briefly explain how tornadoes can affect a life.
Materials:
-Ipad
-2 empty liter bottles
-water
-thick tape
-food coloring
Directions:
(Read these directions fully, then turn on your Ipad and go to the link provided on the Wizard of Oz tornado scene. Watch it while creating and again after if need be.)
1. Fill one liter bottle 3/4 full. You may add food coloring if you'd like.
2. Now tape the other empty bottle to the full bottle so that the mouths of the two are connected. Wrap the tape around the place where the mouths are connected several times. Make sure the bottles are secure and no water will leak out. The bottles may need to be re-taped periodically.
3. Flip the bottles over so that the bottle with the water is at the top. As you flip it, move the bottles in a circular motion so that the water spins. The water will begin to funnel into the empty bottle on the bottom. If the tornado stops, move the bottles in a circle again.
4. If you couldn't watch the wizard of oz scene while creating this make sure to rewatch it.
5. Write a full sentence on the tornado bottle how tornadoes affect somebody.
Self-Evaluation:

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My idea of the tornado scene in Wizard of Oz. Took me awhile to do but here it is..

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I Can Statement: I can solve word problems about glaciers melting.
Materials:
- Action and Picture Dice
-Math Notebook
-Pencil
Directions:
1. Role the shape die and look around the room to see where the matching shape poster is located.
2. Role to action die. Whatever action it says (run, skip, hop, etc.) do that action to get to the correct poster.
3. Solve the math problem in your notebook.
4. Go back to the dice and role again until you've completed all the math problems.
5. Complete the self evaluation at the top of your paper in your notebook.
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I Can Statement: I can pick three historical floods and write at least one fact about each one that I learned.

Materials:
-list of top 10 worst floods in US
-paper
-pencils/markers
Directions:
1. Read the list of the Top 10 Worst Floods in the US
2. Choose 3 floods to research.
3. Write a paragraph about the flood you found the most interesting.
4. Complete the self evaluation when you are done.

Self-Evaluation:  :) : / :(

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Despite US dominance as a developed powerhouse, the country experiences some of the worst natural disasters in the world. Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes occur regularly all over the nation. Advanced weather forecasting and satellite tracking offer warning, and evacuation orders help save lives. Prevention is crucial to avoid greater tragedy.

Common Traits of the Worst Floods

The worst floods in US history occurred over more than a century in different parts of the country. Still, there are commonalities in the destruction. Few of the floods were expected, and most regions lacked an adequate warning system for residents. In several cases, problems with dam stability was noted and ignored. Here are the top 10 worst flood events in US history:

1) Johnstown

On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam in Johnstown, Pennsylvania collapsed, leading to devastating flooding. The region had previously experienced heavy rains, which clogged the dam spillways. There was more than $453 million in property damage, and an estimated 2209 people perished.

2) St. Francis Dam Failure

The St. Francis Dam was opened in 1926 after two years of construction. Not long after construction was complete, cracks began to form on the surface of the dam. It collapsed on March 12th, 1928, killing 431.

3) Ohio River Flood

The 1937 flood of the Ohio River, left an estimated 350 people dead and nearly 1 Million homeless. Rains and flooding persisted for a solid month, from January 5-February 5.

4) Great Dayton Flood

The greatest natural disaster in Ohio's history was the Great Dayton Flood, which killed 360 people,displaced 65,000 and destroyed tens of thousands of homes and businesses.

5) Great Mississippi Flood

The Great Flood of 1927, flooded the lower Mississippi River valley in April 1927. It was one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the United States. More than 23,000 square miles of land was submerged, hundreds of thousands of people were displaced, and around 250 people died.The flooding impacted areas in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

6) Black Hills

On June 9, 1972, heavy thunderstorms caused flash flooding throughout Rapid City and the eastern foothills of the Black Hills, South Dakota. The flood destroyed homes, vehicles, businesses, bridges, and claimed the lives of 238 people.

7) Los Angeles

The Los Angeles disaster killed 144 people and left the area with repairs lasting for years. This flood prompted the country to the plans to protect the region from the unpredictable nature of the Los Angeles River.

8) Columbus, Ohio

This flood in 1913 occurred between March 23 and March 26, after major rivers in the central and eastern United States flooded, killing 90. This flood prompted federal and local government officials to change the management of waterways and develop flood prevention measures.

9) Laurel Run Dam Failure

As early as 1943, the spillway at the Laurel Run Dam was identified as inadequate to handle a large storm. It was advised that it be upgraded. Another dam assessment in 1959 noted that the spillway wasn't large enough. Despite these findings, no action was taken to increase the spillway capacity at the dam. In 1970, the dam was classified as a hazard risk, yet again, no action was taken. On July 20, 1977 during a torrential storm, the dam failed, killing 40.

10) Austin Dam Failure

On September 30, 1911, the Austin dam failed and destroyed much of the town of Austin. The property damage was around $10 million. It resulted in the deaths of 78 people.

Lessons Learned From the Past

The value of these disasters are the lessons learned from them. They prompted major reform in infrastructure, warning systems and accountability. Federal funding increased for public works, and disaster relief funds were established. With increased warning systems, people are better able to protect their property and themselves. With tools such as the Water Inflated Property Protector, there are more resources to combat flood damage.

For more information about how to protect your home or business in the event of a flood, Contact Us.

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Top 10 Worst Floods in US History | Hydrological Solutions

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I Can Statement: I can identify three causes of water pollution.
Materials:
-iPad or computer
-notebook
-Water pollution video
-"Oil Spill" by Melvin A. Berger
Directions:
1. Watch water pollution video
2. Read the book "Oil Spill".
3. Write down at least three causes of water pollution on a piece of notebook paper.
4. Brainstorm things we can do to help prevent water pollution on the same paper.
5. Turn in paper
6. Complete the self-evaluation
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Water pollution | Water Contamination | Video for kids

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I Can Statement: I can state what is appropriate to eat/ wear based on weather.
Materials:
- Worksheet
- Pencil
- Crayons/colored pencils
- Book
Directions:
1. You will work on the work sheet individually
2. On the work sheet, you will either draw the type of the clothes/ food used for the stated weather, or draw the type of weather for the shown clothes/ food.
3. After the activity, read the book to learn more about weather and seasons.
Self-Evaluation:  :) : / :(
Activity:

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Happy Sunday!!
{Warning- long post..if you get all the way to the bottom, you will NOT be disappointed}

I have been working on this packet for this entire week! I am so glad with the turn out! What do you think?

This is an adorable craftivity packet is full of Spring/Weather printables that will keep your little ones get excited for the Spring. Take a look at what's included.

*patterns/pictures/directions

*full/half/primary/secondary/b&w printables

*Comparing and Contrasting

*Cause and Effect Weather

You can grab this packet by clicking HERE or drop by my Little TpT Shop to check out my other ideas!. If you do grab it let me know what you think! I love hearing from you. =)

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i n honor of my birthday month coming up ( April) I am doing a rather bigger giveaway!

It doesn't stop there!

I am giving away $10 gift certificates to each of my favorite stores!

I love both of these so much. Target has amazing $1 bins for school.

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A Spring Weather Writing Craftivity & A Giveaway!

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Happy Sunday!! {Warning- long post..if you get all the way to the bottom, you will NOT be disappointed} I have been working on this packet for this entire week! I am so glad with the turn out! What do you think?

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I Can Statement: I can list ways the weather affects daily routines.
Materials:
-Newspaper (randomization)
-Notebook
-Pencil
Directions:
1. Grab a newspaper and find the weekly weather forecast.
2. Think about your plans or activities you will partake in from Sunday- Saturday. Look at the weather for each day and write down several ways the weather is going to affect anything you are doing that day. From what your wearing, put on your skin, delays, etc.
4. Complete the self evaluation.
leisure activities/how it affects us
Self-Evaluation:  :) :/ :(

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I Can Statement: Identify the 3 main phases of the water cycle and how rain forms.
Materials:
-Ipad or computer
-Head phones
-Pencil
-Paper handout
Directions:
1. get your Ipad out of the cart and search "The water cycle dr. Binocs. Click the first video. (plug in your headphones)
2. Watch the video once and then go get the handout from the centers tray.
3. Fill in the blanks in the water cycle where they belong. You can re-watch the video for help.
4.  Complete the self-evaluation on the back and turn in your paper.
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The Water Cycle | The Dr. Binocs Show | Learn Videos For Kids

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I Can Statement: I can name 3 things humans do that pollute the air.
Materials:
-The Natural vs. Human causes of air pollution book
-Blank sheet of paper
-Pencil and markers
Directions:
1. Read through the book carefully
2. Write down 3 ways humans make air pollution
3. Draw a picture that illustrates one of these ways.
4. turn in your paper and self evaluation to the tray.
Self-Evaluation: :) :/ :(

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The Natural vs. Human Causes of Air Pollution : Environment Textbooks Children's Environment Books

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Air pollution could be natural or caused by humans. In this book, we're going to learn all about air pollution. Such knowledge can be used to help your child become...