Your assignment for the next two days is below. You have to create a google slides. Then, you have to share it with csrirama@cps.edu for your grade. It is worth 100 points. You are working INDIVIDUALLY.
Severe
Weather Research Project
You work for a homeowners’ insurance company and have been
given the task to inform your customers of the hazards of severe weather
events. You will research one of four types of severe weather: hurricanes,
tornadoes, thunderstorms or blizzards and produce an informative booklet to
give to customers. Use the following
instructions to guide you in completing your project.
YOU
WILL BE CREATING A GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION WITH 8 PAGES/SLIDES.
1. Slide
1
a. Include
your severe weather title (for example: Tornadoes)
b. Include
your name, class period, and date
c. Include
one graphic, sketch or photo portraying your type of severe weather
d. Include
the definition of your type of severe weather.
2. Slide
2
a. Include
the title “Weather Conditions During the Storm”
b. Name
and describe weather conditions that one can expect when your storm occurs.
c. Include
at least 2 graphics, sketches, or photos to help explain
3. Slide
3
a. Include
the title “Causes”
b. Describe
the weather conditions necessary for your severe weather to occur.
c. Include
at least 2 graphics, sketches, or photos to help with explanation.
4. Slide
4
a. Include
the title “Location and Timing”
b. Explain
where this severe weather is likely to occur in the US. Why does it occur in this location?
c. Explain
during which season this severe weather is likely to occur. Why does it occur during this season?
d. Include
a US map that shows the areas where your severe weather typically occurs.
5. Slide
5
a. Include
the title “Safety Precautions”
b. Include
statistics pertaining to the dangers of the storm.
c. List
5 survival tips (ways to avoid or minimize harm from your severe weather)
6. Slide
6
a. Include
the title “Severity of the Storm”
b. What
does it mean when a watch is issued for this type of storm?
c. What
does it mean when a warning is issued for this type of storm?
d. Explain
the system/scale that is used to describe the severity of your storm.
7. Slide
7
a. Include
the title of a specific example of your severe weather that occurred in the
U.S. (for example: Hurricane Katrina) *Note- for thunderstorms you can look for
famous lightning strikes as well*
b. Include
the date and location of your specific example.
c. Include
5 facts about your specific example.
d. Include
at least 2 photos showing your specific example.
8. Slide
8
a. Include
the title “Bibliography”
b. You
must use at least three sources to complete this project.
c. Cite
ALL sources you use.
Any work that is not complete tomorrow wand Friday must be completed over spring break. I hope you have a great break and I will see you when we all return.
Mrs. Marquez
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