The Task
First, gather information about Hurricane Katrina.
Record the information that you gather in this information guide.
Click here to go to a link that will show you how to fold the paper into a book.
Click here to go to a link that will show you how to fold the paper into a book.
If you can't print you may also record information in a notebook.
Click on words in green or pictures and it will take you to a place on the web with the information you need to answer the question.
Click on words in green or pictures and it will take you to a place on the web with the information you need to answer the question.
Hurricane Katrina was a level 5 hurricane.
What was the wind speed and storm surge during Hurricane Katrina?
What was the wind speed and storm surge during Hurricane Katrina?
5. How do we monitor hurricanes?
You can listen to Hurricanes! by Gail Gibbons for more information.
Use the Epic Code for your class or ZPE1783.
Use the Epic Code for your class or ZPE1783.
8. Who helped during the rescue efforts?
Choose a book to read or listen to. Use the code for your class. If you don't have an EPIC Books code, you can use ZPE1783.
Choose a book to read or listen to. Use the code for your class. If you don't have an EPIC Books code, you can use ZPE1783.
Next, construct an explanation of the cause and effects of New Orleans being destroyed in August 2005.
You can print the cause and effect page below or make your own on a separate sheet of paper.
You're ready to use your new understanding of Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans in an engineering process.
Click below on engineering process to continue!
Click below on engineering process to continue!