Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Blog 33: EduGreen/Hurricane Hunters

Hey Jr. Publisher:

Assignment #1:  The earth is our only home, and we must learn to take better care of it.  Explore the links in this Website to learn about pollution, the greenhouse effect, and other vital environmental issues.  Then answer the questions below:

EduGreen

1.  What is the greenhouse effect?
2.  What is smog?
3.  What are the tree types of solid waste?
Challenge:  Create a list of ways that you and your classmates could work together to save the planet.

Assignment #2:  Are you brave enough to fly into the eye of a hurricane?  When conditions are favorable for hurricane development, Hurricane Hunters fly into the eye of the hurricane to determine its precise location, motion, strength, and size.  Join their adventure at:

Hurricane Hunters

1.  What division of the US armed services doe the Hurricane Hunters belong to?
2.  During a mission, how many times might the Hurricane Hunters fly into the eye of a hurricane?
3.  Which hurricane was called "the perfect storm"?
Challenge:  Where are the Hurricane Hunters based?

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