Florida Hurricanes Welcome Introduction Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Description: This WebQuest is designed to allow students to explore hurricanes, an important part of Florida’s past and future. This WebQuest will help students conduct research and complete research journals and projects. Grade Level: 5 Curriculum: Science, Social Studies, ELA Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page

Introduction Welcome Have you ever experienced a hurricane? What are they like? What are the effects of them? How do we prepare for them? Complete the K and W portion of the KWL chart in your research journal. Introduction Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page

Process Welcome Using this WebQuest you will research different aspects of hurricanes and the history of hurricanes in Florida in order to complete the tasks within your Hurricane Research Journals. As you research, take notes on things you find interesting and write down any questions “inquiries” you have on the provided pages. At the end of our exploration, each of you will create a final product showing what you have learned about hurricanes and share it with the class. After presentations you will complete the L portion of the KWL chart in the research journals to show some of what we learned. Introduction Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page

Task 1 What Are Hurricanes? Tasks Welcome Task 1 Introduction What Are Hurricanes? Explore what hurricanes are and how they develop by clicking on the pictures on this page. In your Hurricane Research Journals, complete the first part of Task 1 by following directions and answering questions in complete sentences. Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page Click here to go to Part 2 of Task 1

Task 1, Part 2 How Do Hurricanes Move? Tasks Welcome Task 1, Part 2 Introduction How Do Hurricanes Move? Click the pictures to explore resources. Talk with partners and work to answer the question “How do hurricanes move?”. You can also click Task 1 on the menu to the left (or the link below) to review the sources on that page again. Finish Task 1 in your journals by drawing a possible path of a hurricane and answering the questions. Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page Click here to return to Part 1 of Task 1

H Task 2 How Are Hurricanes Named? Tasks Welcome Task 2 Introduction How Are Hurricanes Named? Use the resources linked through these pictures to determine how hurricanes are named. Using the information, complete Task 2 in your Hurricane Research Journal. Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources H Evaluation Teacher’s page

Task 3 How Are Storms Tracked? Tasks Welcome Task 3 Introduction How Are Storms Tracked? Explore the resources below to learn how the path and intensity of a storm is tracked. See how technology has made a difference in how we monitor storms. Complete Task 3 in your Hurricane Tracking Journal. Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page

Task 4 What Can Hurricanes Do? Tasks Welcome Task 4 Introduction What Can Hurricanes Do? Learn about what these powerful storms can do and how they affect the areas that they hit. Complete Task 4 in your Hurricane Research Journal. Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page

Task 5 Charley Florida History of Hurricanes in Florida Tasks Welcome Task 5 Introduction History of Hurricanes in Florida Explore the different hurricanes that have made landfall in Florida by clicking on the pictures or names below. To complete Task 5, select 2 storms and create a storm report for each. Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Charley Task 6 Resources Evaluation Florida Teacher’s page

Task 6 How Can We Prepare/Respond? Tasks Welcome Task 6 Introduction How Can We Prepare/Respond? Use the resources linked through these pictures to find ways to prepare for and respond to a hurricane. Create a family preparedness plan by completing Task 6 in your journal. Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Once you explore the resources, click the hurricane to play a game. Type in the password: EYE Evaluation Teacher’s page

You can find research resources on each task page. Welcome You can find research resources on each task page. You can also use available books and other sources in the classroom, if available, to aid in your research. Introduction Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page

This is how your work will be graded. Evaluation Welcome This is how your work will be graded. Your individual research journals will be graded for completion and accuracy. Make sure you have all the information filled out on each of your journal pages. Your work should be neat and you need to manage your time wisely to complete all the tasks. Click here to see the official grading rubric. (It is also located in the back of your research journal). Introduction Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page

Florida Hurricanes WebQuest Teacher’s Page Welcome Florida Hurricanes WebQuest This WebQuest is designed to allow students to explore hurricanes, an important part of Florida’s past and future. This WebQuest will help students conduct research and complete research journals and projects. It employs group participation while encouraging independent work and understanding. Intended grade level: 5 Complete Lesson Plan Introduction Process Tasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Resources Evaluation Teacher’s page