The Surge of the Storm

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The Surge of the Storm

Description:

In this hands-on activity, students investigate how a hurricanes storm surge affects the low-lying areas of coastal regions. Students determine the distance inland that the storm surge will reach and simulate the destructive force of a storm surge.

Education Levels:

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Earth Science, Measurement, Physical Sciences, Meteorology

Resource Type:

Activity

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

SEACOORA

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Keywords:

Oceans, Air pressure, Storm surge, Seacoast, Flooding, Hurricanes, Tides, Natural disasters

Mediator:

Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers, Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

SEACOORA

Is Part Of:

http://seacoos.org/Community%20and%20Classroom/hurricane-classroom/

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Mathematics, Science

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Program of Studies for Science and Health Education (1998)

Conceptual Understandings
Patterns, Systems, Scale and Models, Constancy, and Change Over Time (2.2-2.6)

Earth/Space Science

Structure of the Earth System

Conforms To

Science Grade-Level Expectations (2004)

Environmental Science

Science as Inquiry

Conforms To

Science Curriculum Standards (2000)

I. Inquiry

C. Understandings about Science and Technology

Conforms To

National Science Education Standards (1995)

Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Natural Hazards

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