Saffir-Simpson Scale: This NASA site explains the rating scale used for hurricanes. Hurricanes are rated on a scale of 1-5. A category 1 hurricane is less intense than a category 5.
Hurricane Names: Learn how hurricanes are named and find a list of names that have been or will be used. Is your name here?
HURRICANE VIDEOS:
Discovery Channel Video: This video explains how hurricanes form and describes some of the damage caused by them.
Hurricane Minute: A series of video clips from the Weather Channel Kids that are each one minute in length. The content is more suitable for older children.
KidsKnowIt Network: This short video pairs animation with words to explain how hurricanes work. (Although there are ads on the side of the site this might work for younger students).
Video Explaining How Hurricanes Work and How they Get their Name
(Two commercials are embedded in this video)
HOW TO PREPARE:
Family Education: This site gives clear directions on how to prepare for a hurricane. This is more for parents to use with their children.
Ready America: This site is also for use with your children.
FEMA: A site that helps kids plan a 'disaster kit' and family 'disaster plan' and more.
WEATHER RESOURCES:
The Weather Channel Kids: Look up the weather in your location using your zip code, play weather related games and more. This site offers all kinds of different resources for kids and teachers.
FEMA for Kids: This site has information on hurricanes and other disasters. It has pages to show how to prepare for emergencies, how to protect your home and pets and more.
Weather Wiz for Kids Learn all about the wonderful world of weather through this site designed especially for kids (teacher & parent resources as well.)
Kidstorm: Provides links and information about storms. For kids, parents & teachers.
National Weather Service: Here you will find the National Hurricane Center with all kinds of information.
StormPulse: Track Atlantic & Pacific Hurricanes, other storms and more.
Hurricane Resources: A collection of sites compiled by @Cybraryman1
Putting the power in kids' hands by helping them learn about natural phenomena like hurricanes will hopefully ease their fears through understanding and at the same time create interest an interest in their world.
Wow Nancy. I had no idea there were so many resources for children. The continual coverage of the storm can cause anxiety with anyone. Great ways to educate children and help to alleviate their fears. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol Ann. There are tons of resources out there. Hopefully, putting them together in a place such as this (along with a little blurb about each) helps.
ReplyDeleteKids are curious and often hear the news even when we think they are not in 'ear shot'. I think giving them information will help them understand these storms and put things in perspective.
Thanks for visiting and commenting.
That was pretty cool. I wished I had opened up my email BEFORE the storm. Better late than never. Next time, I will be even better prepared!
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks for the info and all the effort you put into it.
Teresa
Nice job with all of the resources you have complied! Thanks it will be helpful for students and teachers alike.
ReplyDeleteTammy