Weather Emergency Project

The Emergency Broadcasting System has interrupted your favorite tv show…there is a severe weather system approaching. AAAAHHHHHHH! What are you going to do to survive?

In groups of 2 or 3, you will create a brochure about one type of extreme weather and what it takes to survive it. Your topic and group will be selected randomly.

My group’s topic is: Hurricanes, Thunderstorms, Blizzards, Tornados, Floods

Research: (Use library time in class, as well as any extra time you need.)

ü Define the type of weather.

ü What causes this type of weather?

ü What are warning signs of this type of weather?

ü What dangers are associated with this type of weather?

ü How can people be prepared? (i.e. safety precautions & survival skills)

ü Could this happen where you live? If not, where in the world could it happen?

ü Other interesting facts!

The Brochure: (Use library time in class, as well as any extra time you need.)

Ø You will complete the brochure template on Microsoft Publisher.

(“Everyone” folder, then “Mr. Saito Mrs. Keenan” folder)

Ø Be sure to name your file and “Save As” in your student folder.

Ø Then, print a colored copy in your teacher’s homeroom.

Extra Credit: (You must complete this on your own time.)

· Create a video or skit that accompanies your brochure.

If you work carefully, you should be able to complete most of the work in school.

Any work that you do not finish in class is your responsibility to finish at home.

**If you are absent please be responsible for contributing to the group.**

Your grade will count as a test grade.

Severe Weather Project Resources

Science Textbook, pages 83-98

Look for books in the GCMS library and the public library under the number 551.5

Look for the following reference book in our library:

The complete Weather Resource (3 volumes): R 551.5 ENG

Use the following links to help you with your bibliography:

Form for an MLA Bibliography: This is the handout sheet for students at GCMS showing how to do a bibliography.
NoodleTools: This site will help you create your bibliography for a paper. Students will be prompted to log in to their school/library account when they click "Create new folder" on the login screen. Each student will create his/her own personal ID. Once the personal ID has been created, the student will simply log in on the main login screen using this selected personal ID and password (they will not be asked to log in to the school/library subscription again).

WEATHER WEB RESOURCES

GENERAL SITES:

Dan’s Wild Wild Weather Page

Grolier Online

Nick Walker: The “Weather Dude”

Severe Weather Safety Tips

Weather: What Forces Affect Our Weather

The Weather Channel Storm Encyclopedia

BLIZZARDS:

Blizzard Attack!

Blizzards

Blizzards & Winter Weather

Melissa’s Web Page About Blizzards

Snow

FLOODS:

Basics of Flooding

Flash Floods

Floods

Hazards: Floods and Flash Floods

The Weather Channel Storm Encyclopedia

HURRICANES:

Hurricane: Storm Science

Hurricanes

Hurricanes: The Eye of the Storm

Resources: Hurricanes

The Weather Channel Storm Encyclopedia

LIGHTNING/THUNDERSTORMS:

The Big Spark

Lightning- Safety

Lightning- Static Electricity

Lightning- Thunder

The Weather Channel Storm Encyclopedia

TORNADOES:

Frequently Asked Questions about Tornadoes

Tornado!

Tornado Project Online

Tornadoes

Weather -Tornadoes are Earth’s most violent storms

The Weather Channel Storm Encyclopedia

Severe Weather Brochure

Teacher Name:

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY	A: 25-23 Points	B: 22-20 Points	C: 19-18 Points	D/F: 17-0 Points
Quality of Research	Evidence that Internet, textbook, and other book resources were used. Class time was used wisely. Evidence of notes.	Evidence of 2 different resources used. Class time used wisely most of the time. Evidence of notes.	Evidence of 2 different resources used. Class time used wisely sometimes. Evidence of some notes.	No evidence of different resources used. Class time used wisely sometimes. No evidence of notes.
Required Information	All 7 required research questions were completed. Most information was written in student’s own words.	All 7 required research questions were completed. Some information was written in student’s own words.	6 required research questions were completed. Information was copied and pasted onto brochure.	5 or less required research questions were completed. Information was copied and pasted onto brochure.
Brochure Elements	Required info was included. Pictures included. Grammar & spelling is checked. Information was clearly written.	3 out of the 4 “A” criteria are included.	2 out of the 4 “A” criteria are included.	1 or less of the 4 “A” criteria is included.
Quality of Presentation	Presentation is well-rehearsed. All students share in presenting. Can answer some questions. Positives & Areas in Need of Improvement are shared.	3 out of the 4 “A” criteria are fulfilled.	2 out of the 4 “A” criteria are fulfilled.	1 or less of the 4 “A” criteria is fulfilled.
Extra Credit (up to 10 points)	Create a video or skit that highlights major points about your severe weather.			.

Final Grade ___________ Additional Comments:

Write all of your research notes here!!!

Research must be completed by: _____________________

ü Define the type of weather.

ü What causes this type of weather?

ü What are the warning signs that the weather is approaching?

ü What dangers are associated with the weather?

ü What safety precautions and survival skills should people know/do?

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ü Could this happen where you live? If not, where in the world could it happen?

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ü Other interesting facts!

Name ____________________________ Date ___________________

“My Project Reflections”

1. What was your favorite thing you learned? Explain.

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2. How much time and effort did you put into the project, based on your potential?

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3. How well did you work with your partners? Explain.

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4. What things did you learn about yourself that you feel needs improvement?

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5. What would you like to learn more about severe weather?

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