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After listening to the radio what is a hurricane watch? Ask questions related to the science information. The students should be able to tell about the hurricane watch, what happens during a tropical storm. What makes hurricane winds blow in a circle? Have the children work on the worksheet after reading the text. Science Connection Hands-On Activity Make a Twister in a Bottle • Fill a bottle 2/3 full of water. • Hold the bottle over sink. • Cover opening with one hand and turn bottle upside down. • Move bottle rapidly in a circle. • Stop circling take hand away from opening. • See twister in bottle as water runs out. Have students write about the hands-on activity and present it orally in class. Writing Connection Writing an Acrostic Poem The teacher explains what an acrostic poem is. It is having a word at the beginning of each line starting with the letters H-U-R-R-I-C-A-N-E. Work with the students to cooperatively write a model poem. Have students work individually or with a friend
