For this WebQuest, the students will need access to a computer and the internet, power point software, a class supply of weather related books, periodicals from the Media Center, and newspaper articles. Also, a class set of the book Twister would be wonderful for the students to read. Any clips from the news, or videos would also be an asset for the children to gather information. Conclusion Introduction Click on this picture to see Kristen Benitez's house before and after Hurricane Andrew. Each year, children and adults are greatly affected by tornadoes and hurricanes.
Many people study the weather in hopes of finding answers.
With this WebQuest you will find many answers to many questions. In the past fifty years, tornadoes and hurricanes have caused billions and billions of dollars in damage to society. They have played on the emotions of billions and billions of men, women, and children. You are part of a team that will debate from where the majority of the damage comes. There will be a tornado expert, a hurricane expert, a meteorologist, a hurricane survivor, and a tornado survivor.