Hurricanes
Hurricanes are strong storms that start in the ocean and have winds of at least 74 miles an hour. Hurricanes are classified by wind speed and the amount of damage that scientists predict the storm will cause when it reaches land.
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Hurricane Milton
Live Tracker View the NOAA continual tracking of Milton
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What is a Hurricane?
(K-5) Hurricane Science
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Directions: Use the readings to learn more about hurricanes.
Funpads and Coloring Pages
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Hurricane Simulator
Utilize this virtual lab to see the effect surface temperature has on a hurricane.
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You be the Meteorologist
This tool is intended to provide participants with an appreciation of the meteorology of severe weather events and the decision-making process that goes into National Weather Service (NWS) warnings.
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You Make the Decision:
This simulator provides experience making critical decisions in the event of a potential hurricane affecting NOLA.
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Weather Virtual Labs
(K-5) 
Explore fun games and learn more about the weather with Jeff the Yeti.
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Weather Virtual Labs
(6-12) 
Learn all about the weather with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and these great virtual labs/games.
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Unit 1: Weather or Not!
Weather is defined as the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature, moisture, wind speed, etc.
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Directions: Use the activity guides to introduce weather.
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All About the Weather
Directions: Introduce the concept of changing weather.
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Forecasting the Weather
Directions: Observe the pictures on the graph and then use the forecast to answer the questions (answer key included).
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Graphing the Weather Activity
Directions: As a class, graph the weather for ten days, then answer the questions.
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Cloud Sorter
Use this activity to sort different clouds at a variety of altitudes.
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The Cloud Lab
In this lab, learn how scientists use sophisticated instruments and data to study the development of Earth’s most powerful storms and better predict their impacts.
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Tornado Simulator
In this virtual lab, you will see the destructive force of tornadoes.
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Weather Lab
Weather Lab is a tool to help visualize how North America’s weather is formed. Each prediction you make is for possible outcomes during Spring.
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