What is called “a warrior of the sea” that travel thousands of miles, sometimes last for more than a week, and can be over a hundred miles wide? * Write your answer down in your notebook

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Objectives: Students will understand what a hurricane is and how they form Students will research and identify past hurricanes and the damage that they caused Students will identify emergency hurricane procedures

Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes gather heat and energy through contact with warm ocean waters. Hurricanes rotate in a counter-clockwise direction around an "eye." Hurricanes have winds at least 74 miles per hour. When they come onto land, the heavy rain, strong winds and heavy waves can damage buildings, trees and cars. The heavy waves are called a storm surge. Storm surges are very dangerous and a major reason why you MUST stay away from the ocean during a hurricane warning or hurricane.

Hurricanes are classified into 5 categories: Category One -- Winds miles per hour Category Two -- Winds miles per hour Category Three -- Winds miles per hour Category Four -- Winds miles per hour Category Five -- Winds greater than 155 miles per hour

All hurricanes have been given names. Here is a list of retired names: Agnes Alicia Allen Andrew Anita Audrey Betsy Bob Camille Carla Carmen Celia Cesar Cleo Connie David Diana Donna Elena Fran George Gilbert Gloria Hortense Janet Joan Louis Marilyn Mitch Opal Roxanne Do you see your name here?

In groups, pick one of the following hurricanes to research. Identify where the hurricane hit, its size, and its effects. Carla Betsy Camille Celia Gilbert Andrew

Go to: Complete the hurricane activity

Conclusion: What is a hurricane? How are hurricanes classified? What were the names of specific hurricanes that have caused significant damage? What can we do if there is a hurricane warning?