Grades 4-9: Big Winds, Big Waves: The Science of Hurricanes

This program begins with an explanation of the three terms used around the world to describe these destructive tropical weather systems. Using animated graphics, students will explore the life cycle of a hurricane, from its beginnings as a disorganized system of clouds and rain to the storms that can cause devastation to coastal and inland communities around the world. Significant storms will be examined along with an explanation of the naming of storms. The program concludes with an interactive hurricane tracking exercise.

Program Format
1. The program begins with an explanation of the differences between hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones.

2. Using animated graphics, students learn about the conditions necessary for the formation and sustainability of a hurricane.

3. The history of naming storms is examined.

4. Students track an imaginary hurricane along the east coast of the United States.

5. The program concludes with time for questions by the students.

Interactive Cost: $100.00

Anne Marie Millar
distancelearning@MarinersMuseum.org
www.marinersmuseum.org/distancelearning
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 591-7748