Severe Weather: Severe Weather: The Human ImpactThe Human Impact

Presented By: Denis Knight

Junction Hill School

West Plains, Missouri

eMINTS Teacher

6th-8th Grade Science

Norms for our ClassroomNorms for our Classroom

Be deeply involved with your workKnow what is expected of you Do not waste time or disruptBe prepared to work but be relaxed

and pleasant

Unit Standards for Unit Standards for LearningLearning

Describe the characteristics of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.

Explain the significant changes which cause these dramatic weather phenomena

Evaluate weather data to determine the stages of development of these forms of severe weather

Synthesize severe weather images to translate the emotional impact of these devastating storms.

Long Term Goals of UnitLong Term Goals of UnitBe able to use critical thinking skills to

determine which choices to make based on the most effective application

Analyze information and discriminate between which decisions should be made to seek the most effective methods to use

Develop an appreciation for how catastrophic events can impact human society

Management Management Groups will be divided into 2-3

students. Each group will have access to a

computer. We will use the following address,

scroll down and click on severe weather

http://junctionhill.k12.mo.us/denisknight/

This lesson can be

divided into four phases

Objective of each PhaseObjective of each PhasePhase 1-2Phase 1-2

Phase 1--Gather information by using the interactive websites and PowerPoint presentations

Phase 2--Create a Severe Weather Photo Journal over one of the three forms of severe weather. Construct and present a slide show addressing the characteristics of these violent storms.

Phase 3-4Phase 3-4

Phase 3--Interpret data of past hurricanes to determine their category. Also, plot the path of a hurricane. Finally, determine the intensity of a storm and decide whether to issue a hurricane warning.

Phase 4--Create a multimedia movie about the impact of severe weather on society. Even though the themes of this film will vary for each student group, the steps to create this movie will follow a well formatted structure.

Phase 4—Multimedia MoviePhase 4—Multimedia Movie

Phase 4 requires seven steps. ◦Step 1--Developing the Idea (Smart Ideas

Activity)

◦Step 2--Writing the Script (Microsoft Word Activity)

◦Step 3--Gather Images (Create folder for Images)

◦Step 4--Multimedia Effects (Document below script)

◦Step 5--Storyboarding (Smart Ideas Activity)

◦Step 6--Make the Movie (Microsoft Movie Maker)

◦Step 7--Copyright (Credits at end of movie)

Objectives for TodayObjectives for TodayView a student version of a story map and

movie created from the story map. Use this story map to create a storyboard.Open existing image folder and determine

which images will be used to complete storyboard

Open Smart Ideas and import images to represent “your” version of the student version of the story map.

Record the following information for each image:◦ How or if written text will appear◦ Narration? (Document what will be spoken)

◦ Transitions? (fading/panning of images)

◦ Music? Sounds? (enhance theme)