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Watch a demonstration of Storm Tracker
As a part of
Operation: Monster Storms
, students get "front row" seats to a hurricane with researcher Jason Dunion. Synthesizing their scientific understanding, students predict the location and magnitude of impending hurricanes in
Storm Tracker
. If all goes right, players can succeed and warn coastal towns of impending danger.
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Students will:
Analyze authentic satellite images and storm data
Hypothesize and predict the path and magnitude of a storm
Demonstrate their understanding of the various stages of hurricane formation
Evaluate the potential impact to the environment, people and property
Be challenged with unique sets of real-life data
Highlights of StormTracker include:
Host Researcher and NOAA hurricane hunter Jason Dunion serves as the "guide on the side" as students track potentially harmful storms.
Compete on the JASON Mission Center leader boards with Argonauts across the globe for the highest score!
Students use satellite data and authentic maps to monitor storm activity off the coast of Florida.
Breaking news keeps students up to date on the situation as it progresses.
How accurate was their forecast?
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