How Hurricanes Impact Georgia

This episode of Things Explained talks about how hurricanes form, how they impact the mainland U.S. and specifically Georgia, and ways we can help minimize storm damage.

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How Hurricanes Impact Georgia

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How Hurricanes Impact Georgia

This episode of Things Explained talks about how hurricanes form, how they impact the mainland U.S. and specifically Georgia, and ways we can help minimize storm damage.

Science

S3P1.a

Ask questions to identify sources of heat energy.

S4E3.a

Plan and carry out investigations to observe the flow of energy in water as it changes states from solid (ice) to liquid (water) to gas (water vapor) and changes from gas to liquid to solid.

S4E3.b

Develop models to illustrate multiple pathways water may take during the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, and precipitation).

S4E4

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to predict weather events and infer weather patterns using weather charts/maps and collected weather data.

S6E4.e

Analyze and interpret weather data to explain the effects of moisture evaporating from the ocean on weather patterns and weather events such as hurricanes.

S6E4.b

Plan and carry out an investigation to demonstrate how energy from the sun transfers heat to air, land and water at different rates.

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Ever wonder how a giant ship can float or how buildings are demolished in the middle of a city? We do too! Things Explained tackles all kinds of questions with short, easy-to-understand videos that include demonstrations and real-world examples right here in Georgia. Targeting elementary and middle school concepts, each video is aligned to GSE standards.

Georgia's 5 Capital Cities

Math in the Winter Olympic Games

Digital Citizenship

Why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is Important

How Do Ships Float?

How Hurricanes Impact Georgia

What's Happening to All the Bees?

What Is Federalism?

History of U.S. Voting Rights

Why Midterm Elections Are So Important

What Does a Governor Do?

How Legislative Districts Are Drawn

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium: The Most Eco-Friendly Stadium Ever

What Is a Solar Eclipse?

How Do You Blow up a Stadium?

Stacey Abrams vs. Brian Kemp: Georgia's Gubernatorial Election

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