You have read about how scientists study and track hurricanes. Understanding hurricanes and knowing how they progress helps people prepare for their arrival and the damage that they may cause. Do you live in an area that experiences hurricanes?
Write a report about hurricane technology and the impact that hurricanes have on people's lives. You can research hurricanes online. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What is a hurricane?
When is hurricane season?
What technologies do scientists use to learn about hurricanes?
What happens when a hurricane comes over land?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above. Write down what you learn in the note-taking boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research hurricanes at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers to the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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