Hurricane Hunters Measure Power of a Storm - Science Worksheet Print or Google

Fly with Hurricane Hunters Hurricanes and other disastrous weather events can wreak havoc on our lives. The best way to prevent future disasters is to learn all that we can about these phenomena so that we can take steps to protect our lives and property. Unfortunately, learning about hurricanes isn’t as simple as observing other weather patterns-it requires getting up close and personal with some of the scariest situations on the planet. Lucky for the rest of us, there are some brave men and women known as the hurricane hunters-who are willing to take the risk and explore the eye of the storm.

Suggested Teaching Methods:

1. Pair students to watch and answer questions together.

2. Watch the video as a class, then assign questions as a follow-up activity.

3. Assign each student a question(s) to answer and share.

4. Use as a lesson plan for a substitute teacher.

5. Utilize as an extra credit or homework activity for a related topic lesson.

Student Outcomes:

1. Students will become familiar with the work of the hurricane hunters and the team’s

purpose.

2. Students will define and understand weather-related vocabulary words.

3. Students will observe the application of scientific data.

This lesson bundle includes a cover page, link to a Science in the Extremes YouTube

video (5:06 in length), student response questions, answer key, and an extension activity.

Format:

This worksheet comes in multiple formats so you can use it in any teaching situation!

- Digital PDF for electronic sharing or easy printing

- Includes link to Google Slide Hyperdoc with fillable fields for students

- Video link is embedded into the guide for quick access

- Answer key provided

⏳ Teaching Time

About 30 minutes with discussion

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