Lesson 3.1Formation Of Hurricanes
Teaching Point:
Students will identify and define the key elements of s hurrican and explain how they form a hurricane. Activity: The students will watch a video that explains how the elements of a tropical depression come together to form a hurricane. They will then answer and submit their answers to the comprehension questions. Assessment: Students will be assessed on their answers to the comprehension questions as well as class participation. |
Lesson 3.2Convection Currents
Teaching Point:
Students will apply their knowledge of convection currrents and the transfer of heat to illustrate the formation of a hurricane. Activity: The students will watch a video that explains how convection currents and the transfer of heat interact to form a hurricane. The students will then create am illustration of the formation of a hurrican and label the key elements and the transfer of heat. Assessment: Students will be assessed on the accuracy of their illustration and if they included all parts of hurrican formation. Students will be evaluated by both their peers and the teacher. |