Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina hit the southeastern United States in August 2005. Use these printables, articles, and references to help your students understand and cope with the devastation caused by this natural disaster. Explore how meteorologists track storms, learn how to prepare for a hurricane, and examine maps of the regions affected by Hurricane Katrina. You will also find intervention strategies that will help you support children coping with crises.

Printables Reading Warm-Up 75 for Gr. 1 & 2: Current Events The printable daily warm-up helps your students master important reading skills with a reading passage and comprehension questions about Hurricane Katrina. Hurricanes Teach students how hurricanes develop, the naming system for the storms, and how they are tracked by specialists. Reading Warm-Up 60 for Gr. 5 & 6: Science Students learn about hurricanes as they improve their reading comprehension skills with the science reading passage and questions in this printable warm-up. Tracking a Hurricane In this simulation, students will track a hurricane in the manner of a meteorologist. Louisiana State Map with Physiography Outline map of Louisiana with state physiography. Map of Louisiana Use a printable outline map that depicts the state of Louisiana. Southeast Print this outline map of the Southeastern United States. Hurricane Safety Resources Disaster Supply Kit Learn what to keep in a disaster supply kit so that you are prepared in the case of an emergency or evacuation. Family Disaster Plan Learn how to prepare your family in the case of a hurricane. Flooding Safety Inland flooding can be a major threat after a hurricane. Learn what to do in case of a flood. Hurricane Basics Learn about the conditions that create a hurricane, and how to stay safe in the case of a hurricane. How to Prepare for a Hurricane Planning ahead can save lives and help you get your household back in order once the storm has passed. More Safety Resources Articles & References How Hurricanes Are Named This article explains how the practice of naming hurricanes began. Hurricane History Learn about tropical cyclones that have occurred in different areas throughout the North Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and East-Central North Pacific Basins. Hurricane Resource: High Winds Learn how hurricanes are categorized and how to prepare for the high winds associated with a hurricane. Hurricane Resource: Storm Surge Learn how storm surges are formed and how you can protect your family from the effects of a storm surge. Retired Hurricane Names A particularly notable hurricane will have its name retired so other hurricanes can't have the same name. Beaufort Wind Scale A chart detailing the Beaufort Wind Scale. More Natural Disaster Resources

Weather and Natural Disasters Storm Trackers Connect geography, math, language arts, and science with this unit on the tracking of a hurricane. Science, Technology and Society: Supercomputers Can Track Super Storms Discuss how supercomputers can be used to predict the weather. Students are then asked to respond to the reading on an included worksheet. Science, Technology, and Society: Weather You Like it Or Not... Distribute a reading selection and an assignment on the use of satellite weather predictions. Water, Wind, and Earth Quiz Review information about weather with this quiz. Weather and Oceans Quiz Assess students on their knowledge of how oceans affect weather. More Weather Resources Emotional Response Disasters – Natural and Unnatural Background information on the effects that natural and unnatural disasters have on children and their communities. Feeling Words Chart A comprehensive chart of feeling words. Lists include anger, hurt, confusion, happiness, sadness, and fear words. Helping Students Deal With Disruption, Disaster, and Death Constructive resources on how to help children deal with crises. Topics include helpful intervention strategies to use when coping with disruption, disaster, and death. Intervention Strategies for Disaster How to prepare yourself and your class for disasters. Security Is... This introductory lesson will help students develop a baseline definition and understanding of the concept of security. Sorting Out Feelings Students will sort provided feeling words into categories such as anger, disgust, embarrassment, happiness, loneliness, and sadness. More Social & Emotional Issues - Teacher Resources Related Resources Earth Science Teacher Resources Our earth science printables, lessons, and activities will excite and motivate your students to become more active participants in their world. Teach them about fossils, tsunamis, sediments, and more! Global Warming Teacher Resources Teaching resources on global warming will help your class explore the implications of climate change on Earth. Find out what scientists think about this global crisis with our articles and references. You'll find the perfect activity to celebrate America Recycles Day (November 15).