Vocabulary
a big storm that starts in water and is very windy and damaging.
hurricane
the eye
music that is popular in New Orleans
jazz music
Who is the leader of the local government?
Mayor
What is something you need during a hurricane?
water, food, flashlight, cash batteries (pick one)
a place to stay when you have no home
homeless shelter
The strongest or craziest part of a hurricane
eye wall
celebration in New Orleans
Mardi Gras
Who is the leader of the state government?
governor
Name a hurricane that hit the United States this school year.
Hurricane Helene or Milton
to get back up after falling down or making a mistake
resilience
Name of hurricane that hit New Orleans in August 2005
Hurricane Katrina
Type of cake they eat for mardi gras
King Cake
Who is the leader of the federal government?
president
What is the name of the toy that represents resilience?
Weeble
to leave or get out
evacuate
name of scientist who studies the weather
meteorologist
What do you have to wear on a parade float during mardi gras?
a mask
Who was president when hurricane Katrina hit?
George Bush
Why did New Orleans have so much flooding during hurricane Katrina?
the levee broke
To be very sad or extremely upset
devastated
name of group of scientists who study and fly into hurricanes.
Hurricane Hunters
Name all 3 colors for mardi gras
purple, gold, green
What is the name of the group that sends help during a natural disaster?
FEMA
Name a way we know if a source is credible
ends in .gov or .edu, written by a professional, recent, not too old, etc.