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Record-Breaking Snowfall: Class Discussion Tips
The Northeast has begun the challenging process of cleaning up after a fierce blizzard dumped up to three feet of snow in some areas.
ABC News reported that by the morning of February 9, 650,000 homes and businesses were without power, and at least 10 deaths were being blamed on the storm: five in Connecticut, two in New York, two in Massachusetts and one in Maine.
The storm blanketed New Jersey to Maine, affecting more than 25 million people.
If you’re planning on discussing this storm--or any other major blizzard--in class, EducationWorld has you covered. Use the following discussion questions and resources to make blizzards a teachable moment.
How do winter storms (including blizzards) form? What’s the science behind snow?
- Learn about how winter storms form. Here’s another source.
- Have students independently research the topic of storm formation with Internet Scavenger Hunt: Winter Weather Watch.
- Test student knowledge with this true/false quiz about winter storm formation.
- Teach about snowflakes and snow crystals with this Internet Scavenger Hunt.
- Here are some activity ideas for snowy days. Find more lessons for frosty days.
- Students will enjoy growing their own snow crystals.
- Learn about how much water it takes to form snowfall of varying density and depth.
What areas of the U.S. get the most snow?
- Learn about the “20 snowiest cities in America.” Is yours one of them?
- Find out how much snow falls each year in different areas of the country.
How do we stay safe during and after a blizzard?
- Here are some tips to prepare for, and stay safe during, a blizzard.
- Find more information on how to prepare for a blizzard.
- Learn about shoveling safety.
How do we clean up after a blizzard?
- Teach about the melting process by having kids take the temperature of snow.
- Talk about the tremendous effort involved in snow cleanup by using this town as an example.
- Discuss why following rules such as parking bans keeps everyone safe and helps the process of snow removal.
- Learn about the high cost of snow removal—for example, in New York City, it can cost as much as $1 million per inch!
Article by Celine Provini, EducationWorld Editor
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