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)