Weather Disaster Project

For this project you can work alone or in groups of 2 or 3 maximum. You will select an extreme weather topic, research it, and create a presentation to show the class. If you are working with another person or people, more work, effort, and creativity will be expected. You will have one class to work in the computer lab to gather information, and the rest is to be done at home. Additionally, you may use the computers in the classroom during lunch time.

Due Dates: Updates can be submitted via email, or on a piece of paper. Update 1 – March 25th. Parent/Guardian acknowledgement of project & whom you are working with. Update 2 – March 30th. Point options.Update 3 – April 6th. Evidence that the project has been started – this can include emailing me pictures of your work. Also include what you have left to complete. Final Due Date – End of class on April 14th.

The criteria for this project is as follows: What your extreme weather topic is How it relates to our Weather Unit

How does it develop? What conditions are required for it to happen?

Major storms/impacts it has had on Canada (General) How many times has it impacted Canada? When was the last time? What areas of Canada?

Choose 2 specific events to tell the class about What events were they?

Example: Hurricane Juan, White Juan, etc. What was the impact/damage to society and the environment? How is technology involved in predicting the event? Where and when did it occur? Were there any casualties?

Images of the topic These can include satellite photos, witness photos, weather maps Video footage of the event or damage it caused

How you could prepare for this event Something you learned about the topic that you didn’t know before

The above criteria need to be met by choosing options: That adds to 60 points if you are working alone That adds to 80 points if you are working with a partner. That adds to 100 points if you are working in a group of three.

Just because you do an option does not mean you will receive maximum value for that option. You may choose any options you want. If you are unsure of something, please feel free to ask.

Presentation & Evaluation:We will have a “science fair” style presentation for all of the projects. Students will set up all

their work, and then go around and view their peers work. Afterwards, each student will randomly evaluate 3 projects. Then, each student will do a self evaluation. These two marks, along with my marks, will be added together for a final project grade. Rubrics will be available in the coming weeks to provide students with reference as to how they are being graded.

10 Points Create a model Make a collage Create an advertisement Create a political cartoon Make a timeline Make a travel brochure Create a radio broadcast – let the class hear Make a mobile Write an opinion piece – something that would be submitted to a newspaper Write a poem Paint a picture Create a model Create a map – of the area, before and event, etc Video clips of the event from at least 3 reliable sources

20 Points

Interview a weather specialist and create a video for your interview. 5-10 minutes in length. Create a diorama Create a movie trailer or news report to show the class Create a dance to show the class Create a diary of logs from a person who would have experienced the event Create a dictionary using each letter of the alphabet and one word associated with your topic Create a memory box of significant items from the event – act as if you were the person

experiencing the event Create an animation using software of your choice Create a website dedicated to the event Write a chapter for a novel about the event If your event was to be displayed at an amusement park, what would the ride look like?

What features would it have? Provide a draft as if you are an architect designing the ride (Example: Twister in Universal Studios)

30 Points Create a board game, including board, pieces, rules, etc. Do a puppet show for the class. This would include making your own puppets. Provide a

small script when you are finished. 5 minutes in length. Teach a lesson. Act like the teacher and create a small lesson to give the class on your topic.

An option could be getting the class to have a debate. Create a children’s book, newspaper, or magazine. Create an online scavenger hunt – I will post this and students will have a few days to

participate. Similar to a webquest. Create a small weather scrapbook of the event, including pictures and captions Create a game show and allow people in the class to participate Create a “How to survive ___________ in ____________” guide. Include information and pictures

(Hint: Think of something for a tourist or newcomer; “How to survive winter in Nova Scotia”)

Presentation Topics Ice Storms

o 1998o 2013

Hurricaneso Juan, Ireneo Igor, Hazelo Noel, Earl

Blizzardso White Juano Presenter’s Choice

Tornados Tsunamis Hail Storms Floods

o 2005, 2011o 1997, 2008

Thunderstorms (Lightning & Flash Flooding) The Perfect Storm

Bibliography & Conducting Research – Tips & Guidelines DO NOT copy and paste, especially from Wikipedia! This will not be accepted. Any plagiarized work (directly copied from a source and passed of as your own) will result in a grade of 0. Use reliable sources and give them credit. This will include in your bibliography section. If you are using a direct quote from a source, use quotation marks and cite at the end.

o Example: “There were white out conditions for several straight hours, and the region saw an upwards of 50cm of snow.” (The Weather Network)

Check my website for more information on plagiarizing, citing, and writing a bibliography. If you are unsure of something, ask! www.sweetsearch.com is a great search engine designed for students to deliver educational and accurate resource.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Students have been assigned a severe weather project, as seen above. The outline can also be found on my website if a copy is misplaced. Below are project update dates and the due date of the final project.

Update 1 – March 25th. Parent/Guardian acknowledgement of project & who you are working with. Update 2 – March 30th. Point options.Update 3 – April 6th. Evidence that the project has been started – this can include emailing me pictures of your work. Also include what you have left to complete. Final Due Date – End of class on April 14th.

If you have any questions regarding this project, feel free to contact me. I can be reached by e-mail at Amanda.dalby@hrsb.ca

I have read and understood this letter and the attached project.

Student: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Parent: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Students have been assigned a severe weather project, as seen above. The outline can also be found on my website if a copy is misplaced. Below are project update dates and the due date of the final project.

Update 1 – March 25th. Parent/Guardian acknowledgement of project & who you are working with. Update 2 – March 30th. Point options.Update 3 – April 6th. Evidence that the project has been started – this can include emailing me pictures of your work. Also include what you have left to complete. Final Due Date – End of class on April 14th.

If you have any questions regarding this project, feel free to contact me. I can be reached by e-mail at Amanda.dalby@hrsb.ca

I have read and understood this letter and the attached project.

Student: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Parent: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Students have been assigned a severe weather project, as seen above. The outline can also be found on my website if a copy is misplaced. Below are project update dates and the due date of the final project.

Update 1 – March 25th. Parent/Guardian acknowledgement of project & who you are working with. Update 2 – March 30th. Point options.Update 3 – April 6th. Evidence that the project has been started – this can include emailing me pictures of your work. Also include what you have left to complete. Final Due Date – End of class on April 14th.

If you have any questions regarding this project, feel free to contact me. I can be reached by e-mail at Amanda.dalby@hrsb.ca

I have read and understood this letter and the attached project.

Student: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Parent: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________________