Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the basics of hurricanes, including how they form and the impact they can have on the environment and communities.

Materials and Prep

Materials: paper, markers, crayons, and access to the internet for research.
Prep: Familiarize yourself with basic information about hurricanes and have some simple images or diagrams ready to show the student.

Activities

1. Start by discussing what the student already knows about hurricanes and ask them to draw a picture of a hurricane.
2. Watch a short video or look at pictures of hurricanes online to see what they look like.
3. Explain how hurricanes form using simple language and drawings.
4. Have the student draw a picture of what they think a hurricane looks like from above, and then explain how the eye of the hurricane is calm.
5. Discuss the impact of hurricanes on the environment and communities, and have the student draw a picture of how a hurricane might affect a community.

First Grade Talking Points

• "A hurricane is a big storm with strong winds and lots of rain. It can be very dangerous."
• "Hurricanes form over warm ocean water and can be very big and powerful."
• "The center of a hurricane is called the eye, and it is calm and quiet there."
• "Hurricanes can cause a lot of damage to buildings and trees, and can make floods."