Storm Trackers: In an inquiry-based unit, students learn to track hurricanes

by: Christine Anne Royce

Storm Trackers is an inquiry-based unit designed to combine science, mathematics, geography, and English in an Earth science class. It places students in realistic problem-solving situations and presents meteorology content and hurricane tracking processes. The activity allows students to step beyond the passive learner role into that of meteorologist or storm tracker.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 1/1/2001Stock # tst01_068_01_36Volume 068Issue 01

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