Tracking the Tropics is for education and building an understanding of weather phenomena and meteorology. Your students will learn how to read charts, diagrams, and maps with keys, plot points, and symbols. We introduce several mathematics mechanics and discuss the effects of tropical cyclones in nature. Geography and historical references and data will be utilized for a deeper perspective and understanding of tropical storms.
Included in this unit:
Resources List
Saffir-Simpson Scale & Classifying Storms
Wind speed (knots vs mph)
Anatomy of a Hurricane
Coriolis Effect
Cyclogenesis
Eyewall Replacement Cycles
History of Hurricanes
Models and Tracking
Spaghetti Plots & Ensembles
Graphing
Latitude & Longitude
Surface Analysis Maps with regard to: troughs, ridges, and vertical wind shear
Beaufort Wind Scale
Wind Barb Maps and 36-point compass with intermediate directions
Building an Anemometer
7-Day Outlook Graphics and Advisories
Hurricane Hunters and Meteorological Instruments
Air Pressure and Millibars
History of Model Tracks & Atlantic hurricane origination
Fujiwhara Effect & Typhoons
Caribbean culture as it pertains to hurricane origins
Animal Interactions
Hurricane Math
Ecological Benefits
Safety & Preparedness
Vocabulary & Activities
This is a 42 page digital pdf available for download immediately upon purchase.
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