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 * Antiklia Spathis - 1st Revised WebQuest on Hurricane Fury **


 * Introduction **

Hurricane season begins June 1st and last through November 30th. However, hurricanes have struck land as early as the month of May and as late as December. This season brings with it fear and apprehension of the unknown. During the hurricane months, the threats of hurricanes are very high. These natural disasters do not only threaten the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean, but many other countries and regions as well. People hurry to evacuate their towns and make every effort to board up their residences, businesses and properties. Do you know where hurricanes come from? How they are formed? The speed in which they are moving? How they are measured? And where they disappear off to after they are done ruining the place? Join meteorologist, Ms. Spathis to find out.


 * The Task **

Hurricane season has begun. Hurricanes have started to form in front of your very eyes and on your computer. Your task will be to create, track and name your own hurricane. We will also learn how do hurricanes form, how are they named, how are they measured and where do they go after they are done? You will create one online handout with any silly questions you might have about hurricanes. For example, what would it be like to be sitting on top of the hurricane? Will I get dizzy staring at a hurricane from up above? Etc.


 * The Process **

There will be a group 3 students working together. All team members will help each other along the way. I have provided links to websites where you can create your own hurricane, know how to measure them, etc. One person from the group will be responsible for creating the hurricane. The next person will track the hurricanes every move, noting the speed of the hurricane, the intensity and the measurements. And the other person will name the hurricane but they will have to find out what hurricane name is next in queue. You will be graded as a group. Update your information using your Wiki group. Let's get started!


 * Antiklia Spathis - Final Revised WebQuest on Hurricane Fury (also based on group memeber feedback) **

** Introduction **

Hurricane season begins June 1st and last through November 30th. However, hurricanes have struck land as early as the month of May and as late as December. This season brings with it fear and apprehension of the unknown. During the hurricane months, the threats of hurricanes are very high. These natural disasters do not only threaten the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean, but many other countries and regions as well. People hurry to evacuate their towns and make every effort to board up their residences, businesses and properties.

** The Task **

Hurricane season has begun. Hurricanes have started to form in front of your very eyes and on your computer. As part of a team, your task will be to create, track and name your own hurricane. You will also need to research, where hurricanes come from? How they are formed? The speed in which they are moving? How they are named? How they are measured? Where they disappear off to after they are done ruining the place? What aftermath catastrophic damages do you think hurricanes leave? And how would you prepare if a hurricane was coming your way? Become a meteorologist for a day to explore hurricanes. You will be graded as a group and individually. Let's get started!

** The Process **

Group Process

There will be a group of 3 students working together on this task. The students as a whole will be responsible for creating the hurricane, tracking the hurricane's every move, noting the speed, the intensity and the measurements of the hurricane as well. After this, the group will come up with a name for the hurricane. I have provided links to various websites where you can create your own hurricane, and any other crucial information you may need for this task. Try to dedicate a few hours after school or on the weekend to work on this with your group where a computer is present. Be prepared to share in class. Update your information using your Wiki group.

Individual Process

Each student will have to research the questions listed below. Each student will also need to ask the same questions to family members, friends, neighbors, etc. How do your answers compare to the other answers gathered by family members, friends, neighbors, etc.

1. Where do hurricanes come from? 2. How are hurricanes formed? 3. What is the estimated speed in which they are moving? 4. How do you think hurricanes are named? 5. What would you like the next hurricane name to be? 6. How do you think hurricanes are measured? 7. Where do you think hurricanes disappear off to after they are done? 8. What aftermath catastrophic damages do you think hurricanes leave? 9. How would you prepare if a hurricane is coming your way?

Be prepared to share in class. Have fun!