Your middle school meteorologists mull over hurricane facts while viewing this presentation. They learn about the physical characteristics and power of these low-pressure storms. They also discover the danger of hurricanes: freshwater...

Upper elementary meteorologists take a glance at what a hurricane is and how it is formed. Because this does not get into the differences in air pressure that drive the associated winds, it may not be useful for older learners. The...

Students investigate what conditions are favorable for a hurricane to occur.  In hurricane lesson students view images of hurricane destruction and track a path of a hurricane.

Students complete activities that lead to greater understanding of the variety of natural disasters that occur all over the world.

Use this WebQuest to find out about hurricanes, how they are created and classified, and how to stay safe in a storm.

Discover what experts view as the top weather related events of the 20th century, get background information on them and see photos. Some of the events covered are the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the 1930s Dust Bowl, Hurricanes Camille...

This unbelievable photo was taken from above Cyclone Catarina as it raged over the water and land below. A clear spiral can be seen with the eye of the storm also easily visible.