In This Lesson You Will...

Analyze graphs and describe patterns in temperature and precipitation in different places.
Describe a hurricane and state the importance of preparing for such an event.
Use information from images and videos to explain damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Identify ways that citizens made a positive contribution to the cleanup and rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina.

SS.2.A.1: Use primary and secondary sources, such as artifacts, photographs, and videos, to obtain information.
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SS.2.C.2.4: Identify ways citizens can make a positive contribution in their community.
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SC.2.E.7.1: Compare and describe changing patterns in nature that repeat themselves, such as weather conditions including temperature and precipitation, day to day and season to season.
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SC.2.E.7.5: State the importance of preparing for severe weather, lightning, and other weather related events.
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