Hurricane Katrina 2005 Lesson Objective identify and explain

Hurricane Katrina 2005 Lesson Objective: identify and explain the causes and effects of Hurricane Katrina, 2005. All: Will be able to identify the causes and effects of Hurricane Katrina, 2005. Most: Will be able to explain the causes and effects of Hurricane Katrina 2005 and describe the path it took Some: Will be able to create their own management solutions to reduce the impacts of Hurricane Katrina and apply SEE analysis.

Task 1: Where is New Orleans In pairs include: -Continent -Oceans, Seas and Bodies of Water -Which state is it in -Border and surrounding states - Challenge: Lines of latitude Stretch and challenge: New Orleans is 6 feet below sea level. Why was this dangerous to build a large city? Use compass points Remember you want to discuss location of bordering places

Self Assess (SA) 1. New Orleans is located in the North American continent (Southern region – bonus mark). 2. New Orleans is in the state of Louisiana (South East – bonus mark). 3. The bordering states are: Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. 4. New Orleans is south of the Gulf of Mexico. 5. New Orleans in north of the Tropics of Cancer. Stretch and Challenge: New Orleans is 6 feet below sea level. Why was this dangerous to build a large city?

• Using the two maps, describe the path of the Hurricane. Success Criteria Include: - Compass points - Use specific data - Dates and times - Include the formation criteria (e. g. deep water).

Task 2: Causes and Effects of Hurricane Katrina, 2005 Step 1: In pairs, read the cards. Step 2: Discuss how the cards could be sorted into groups or categories. Step 3: Split the cards into groups below Causes and Place Specific Detail Effects Social Economic Environmental

National Geographic Video • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Hb. Ja. MW w 4 -2 Q Write notes as you watch to help you with your case study which you will produce this lesson

Complete the close passage :

Task 3: Case study Explain the formation of Hurricane Katrina And describe the impacts • Name Hurricane Katrina as an extreme weather event and the year it hit New Orleans. • Describe the location of New Orleans and the path of Hurricane Katrina. • Explain the formation of a hurricane and give specific detail (e. g. the temperature needed, how deep the waters and key Geographical words). • Mention advance warnings • Risk and vulnerability • The main effects of hurricane Katrina • Rescue and Aid given

Plenary One thing you have learned today One thing you would like to find out 3 minutes