Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy brought high winds and coastal flooding as it wreaked havoc on New York City and the East Coast of the United States on October 29, 2012. Returning to the classroom may be difficult for many students and educators in the regions devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Use these printables, articles, and references to help your students learn about this natural disaster and cope with the devastation it caused. Our crisis intervention resources and strategies will help you transition back to the classroom and support children who are coping with the aftermath of the storm.

Weather Mini-Lesson The Restless Air Mini-Lesson Use this slideshow to help students learn more about wind as an important property of weather. Printables & Activities Stormy Times: Hurricanes Use this weather worksheet to learn how hurricanes form. Students will read about and label the main features of a hurricane. Hurricanes Teach students how hurricanes develop and how these powerful storms are named. Hurricane Reading Warm-Up Students learn about hurricanes as they improve their reading comprehension skills with the science reading passage and questions in this printable warm-up. Subway Ride Activity Guide Hurricane Sandy shut down public transportation systems in several major U.S. cities and caused unprecedented flooding to the New York City Subway. Learn about the history of this subway system and nine others around the world with this activity guide. Forecasting & Tracking Storms Tracking a Hurricane In this simulation, students will track a hurricane in the manner of a meteorologist. Storm Trackers Connect geography, math, language arts, and science with this unit on the tracking of a hurricane. Science, Technology and Society: Supercomputers Can Track Super Storms Discuss how supercomputers can be used to predict the weather. Students are then asked to respond to the reading on an included worksheet. Weather Forecasting – Science, Technology, and Society Distribute an assignment on weather predictions and the job of a weather forecaster. Weather Resources Articles & References New York State Profile A profile of New York state with historical and statistical information and trivia. New Jersey State Profile Historical and statistical information about New Jersey. How Hurricanes Are Named This article explains how the practice of naming hurricanes began. Hurricane History Learn about tropical cyclones that have occurred in different areas throughout the North Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and East-Central North Pacific Basins. Hurricane Resource: High Winds Learn how hurricanes are categorized and how to prepare for the high winds associated with a hurricane. Hurricane Resource: Storm Surge Learn how storm surges are formed and how you can protect your family from the effects of a storm surge. Retired Hurricane Names A particularly notable hurricane will have its name retired so other hurricanes can't have the same name. Beaufort Wind Scale A chart detailing the Beaufort Wind Scale. More Natural Disaster Resources

Reference Books on Natural Disasters These digital books can be read on the Web or projected on a whiteboard for your class to see. Eyewitness: Hurricane & Tornado Eyewitness: Natural Disasters Maps of Affected Regions Use these maps to show students the regions affected by Hurricane Sandy. New Jersey State Map with Physiography New York State Map with Physiography Mid Atlantic Map New England Map Emotional Resources for Dealing with Disasters Helping Kids Cope in a Time of Crisis and Fear Peruse an article that is intended for parents, but has useful advice for teachers. It details, by age levels, how to explain horrific events to children. Disasters – Natural and Unnatural Background information on the effects that natural and unnatural disasters have on children and their communities. Feeling Words Chart A comprehensive chart of feeling words. Lists include anger, hurt, confusion, happiness, sadness, and fear words. Helping Students Deal With Disruption, Disaster, and Death Constructive resources on how to help children deal with crises. Topics include helpful intervention strategies to use when coping with disruption, disaster, and death. Intervention Strategies for Disaster How to prepare yourself and your class for disasters. Security Is... This introductory lesson will help students develop a baseline definition and understanding of the concept of security. Sorting Out Feelings Students will sort provided feeling words into categories such as anger, disgust, embarrassment, happiness, loneliness, and sadness. Impact of Disaster on Students with Exceptionalities How to prepare your exceptional students during disasters both on school campuses and in their respective communities. More Social & Emotional Issues - Teacher Resources Safety Resources Disaster Supply Kit Learn what to keep in a disaster supply kit so that you are prepared in the case of an emergency or evacuation. Family Disaster Plan Learn how to prepare your family in the case of a hurricane. Flooding Safety Inland flooding can be a major threat after a hurricane. Learn what to do in case of a flood. Hurricane Basics Learn about the conditions that create a hurricane, and how to stay safe in the case of a hurricane. How to Prepare for a Hurricane Planning ahead can save lives and help you get your household back in order once the storm has passed. Survival Kits The best way to handle a disaster is to be prepared, as students learn in this printable. More Safety Resources