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How can you keep a house from blowing away in a windstorm?

How can you keep a house from blowing away in a windstorm?

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DISCUSS (1 of 2):

Do you have strong winds where you live?

Have you ever experienced a natural hazard like a tornado, hurricane, or dust storm?

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DISCUSS (2 of 2):

What kind of problems do you think strong winds cause?

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DISCUSS:

How could you protect your house during a windstorm?

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# Extensions
Below are ideas for extending this topic beyond the activity and exploration you just completed.
  • Lesson Assessment and Answer Key
  • Readings: Two books that show how houses are built and where wind really comes from.
  • Video: This unique dome-shaped house is built to survive huge hurricanes.
  • Activity: Things fly through the air all the time during a tornado or a hurricane. Does this mean nothing is in the air on normal days? This activity explores this question.
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# Readings

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Activity Prep

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In this lesson, students explore the effects of natural hazards, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and dust storms. In the activity, Design a Windproof House, students build paper house models. Then, using limited materials, students design multiple solutions that will make their houses sturdy enough to survive a wind storm, and compare the merits of their solutions.

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Exploration

18 mins

Wrap-Up

2 mins

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