Local Weather Hazards
Students will identify common weather hazards in their local area and understand their potential impacts.
Key Questions
- Analyze the most common weather hazards in our specific area.
- Predict the potential impact of a severe weather event on our community.
- Explain how different weather hazards form and develop.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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