Description:
This activity explores the potential for global climate change to increase the frequency and intensity of hurricanes and storm surges, and the impacts that could result. Designed to teach through scientific inquiry, the activity seeks to stimulate thought about the long-term impact of a warmer planet. Each activity is part of an overall series entitled The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change, which includes teacher resources for grades 1-12. Twelve modules (10 printed and 2 online resources) comprise the set

Organization:
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

URL:
http://www.strategies.org/climate.html

Contact:
Stacey Rudolph, IGES, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201; Phone: (703) 875-8634; stacey_rudolph@strategies.org

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Climate
Hurricanes
Weather

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials

Date Added to teachearth.com:
8/4/00