Tropical Storms

# Learning objectives 1: To describe a tropical storm.{.info} 2: To understand the impact of a tropical storm on society.{.info} # The Structure of a Tropical Storm{.objective .objective1} In this scene students can walk around a hurricane and understand its formation process. They will be asked to look closely at the scene and explain how tropical storms form and why they originate out at sea. # The Features and the Development of a Tropical Storm{.objective .objective2} Student will learn that tropical storms normally develop between 5° and 30° latitude and understand the characteristics of a tropical storm including heavy rain, wind, and huge waves. They are encouraged to look closely at the scene and consider whether slow-moving hurricanes are as dangerous as fast-moving hurricanes? # Tropical Storms and Climate Change{.objective .objective3} Students can learn about how climate change can have an impact on tropical storms; increasing their occurrence and where they originate. They should consider when hurricanes start, and which ways society can help with hurricane recovery and relief efforts. # Teacher Resources **Download Teacher Notes** [](https://data.avncloud.com/activities/793403/files/Tropical%20Storms+Teacher+Notes+1.pdf?date=1677148926&size=1057085&md5=64dfb63902aba2ac7fff24f63c10e1e5) **Student Quiz Answers Document** [](https://data.avncloud.com/activities/793404/files/Tropical%20Storms+Teacher+Notes+2.pdf?date=1677148988&size=618687&md5=a383d9ae351fb6d3b7cd9b8ce7545c5e) **Download Student Quiz Document** [](https://data.avncloud.com/activities/793406/files/Tropical%20Storms+Teacher+Notes+3.pdf?date=1677149046&size=67855&md5=20526e3a1f25eb0acc0064d50f1677ad)