How do Hurricanes Form - NASA Spaceplace

This site describes how hurricanes (tropical cyclones) form. The site includes text, diagrams, and satellite images in a movie.
Resource ID#: 10703 Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/hurricanes/en/

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player
Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: tropical cyclone, hurricane, weather, GOES, satellite, air pressure
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Resource Collection: General Collection

Aligned Standards

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Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.912.E.7.Pa.5
Recognize the weather conditions, including severe weather, in Florida.

SC.912.E.7.In.6
Compare weather conditions in different types of severe storms, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms.

SC.912.E.7.Su.6
Recognize conditions in severe storms, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms.

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