Summary
With heavy rain and winds that can exceed 200 kilometers per hour, hurricanes are among nature’s most frightening events. But don’t worry about getting blown away--in this BrainPOP movie on hurricanes, Tim and Moby will tell you everything you need to know about these fearsome storms. You’ll learn how swirling winds over the ocean can form tropical cyclones, and how meteorologists classify and track these low-pressure systems. You’ll find out why hurricanes can be so destructive when they hit land. And finally, you’ll discover the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning, and the steps you and your family should take if a hurricane is moving toward your area.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Hurricanes:
- What is one new thing you learned about hurricanes?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining hurricanes.
- Draw or give one example of your own.