We will be using the words above today and by the end of the lesson you will understand what they mean. If you are still unsure of their definition then the useful link below will remind you of what the words mean.
You have learnt in the previous lesson that the direction of the wind can impact how we live our lives. Wind can be both a positive and negative force of nature. As you watch the DVD ' How Earth Made Us - Wind' from the BBC, answer the following questions in full sentences on paper:
Alternatively you can collect a copy of the chart below and fill it in as you watch the clip.
For this activity you are going to interrogate an image. You are going to describe what you 'See'. Then 'Think' about what you see - this is a statement. Then finally 'Wonder' about the image. The wondering can be completed as a series of questions. Collect a copy of the grid below to fill your answers in to.
For this activity you will be exploring how hurricanes occur and why they are fascinating to explore. You may also have heard about the devastation that Hurricane Harvey caused to the South of the USA in 2017 and this activity will help to explain how that hurricane was formed.
2. Now in your book write down all the facts about hurricanes.
Before we look at how hurricanes can be classified, watch the two youtube clips and mindmap the damage that is caused to humans, the environment and property.
For almost every type of disaster that can happen in the world some sort of disaster plan of action has been written. What would you do to protect your house, pets and your family from the destruction of a hurricane? Use the information image and youtube clip below to help you to create a plan that would protect your family. The plan can be written in bullet points.