Lesson Plan

I. Objectives
At the end of the lessons, students are expected to:
a. Learn about the materialization of Storm surge.
b. Understand the factors contributing to the materialization of storm surge.
c. Know what to do to mitigate the effects of storm surge.
II. Topic
Topic: Signs of Impending Hydrometeorological Hazard (Storm surge)
Reference link/s: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/surge/surge_intro.pdf
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/information/storm-surge
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/surge/warning/
III. Materials
Materials:
IV. Procedure
A. Preliminary activity
- Prayer

B. Motivation
- 4 pics 1 word

C. Lesson Proper
- Storm surge

What is a storm surge

Storm surge

- abnormal rise in seawater level during a storm

- occur alongside river flooding, notably during hurricanes when groundwater
cannot pour into the sea.
Storm tide
- is the water level that results from the combination of the storm surge and the
normal (astronomical) tide.

How does storm surge materialize?

- As the tropical cyclone approaches the coast, strong winds push the ocean
water over the low-lying coastal areas, which can lead to flooding. This makes
storm surges very dangerous.
Two types of storm surge
o Positive storm surge
 occurs with low pressure systems and leads to exceptionally high
tides.
o Negative storm surge
 when the wind blows the water away from the coast which causes
exceptionally low tides.
Contributing Factors
o Strong winds
 push the ocean water over the low-lying coastal areas, which can
lead to flooding. Can amplify or lessen the size or the surge.
o Size of the storm
 A larger storm will produce higher surge
o Continental shelf
 Higher storm surge occurs with wide, gently sloping continental
shelves, while lower storm surge occurs with narrow, steeply
sloping shelves.
o Angle of approach to the coast
 The angle at which a storm approaches a coastline can affect how
much surge is generated.
o Storm intensity
 Stronger winds will produce a higher surge.
o Local features
 Storm surge is highly dependent on local features and barriers
that will affect the flow of water.
What to do
In prone areas:
 1. During tropical cyclone events, always be on the updates of the
tropical cyclone advisories, alerts or warnings which PAGASA
disseminates:
 Listen to the local news (TV and radio)
2. Prepare at the earliest time your community has been identified as a
storm surge-prone area.
 Identify the safest and quickest way to a high safe ground.
 Know the locations of concrete reinforced multi-story buildings
designated by the local government for evacuation.
 Make pre-arrangements with family or friends living in higher
grounds with whom you can temporarily stay with during the
storm surge.
3. Should you be instructed to evacuate, do not forget to do the
following:
 Bring your emergency kit.
 Switch off the electrical power supply and gas tank.
During a storm surge:
 Stay inside where you are protected from the water. It's best to be
on the downwind side of the house, away from windows.
 Monitor the storm's progress and listen for warnings or
instructions from local officials.
 Before driving anywhere, listen carefully to rescue officials who
will be coordinating evacuation plans.
 Do not drive through flood waters.
 Be aware of risks such as hypothermia from cold water or
drowning from running water.

D. Analysis
1. How does a storm surge form?
2. Why is learning about the effects and formation of storm surge important to us?
3. How do you mitigate the effects of storm surge?

E. Abstraction
- This lesson plan aims to teach students about the signs of an impending
hydrometeorological hazard, specifically storm surge. The objectives of the
lesson are for students to learn about the materialization of storm surge,
understand the factors that contribute to its occurrence, and know what to do to
mitigate its effects.
 - A storm surge is an abnormal rise in seawater level during a storm, which can
cause flooding in low-lying coastal areas. There are two types of storm surges:
positive, which occurs with low-pressure systems and leads to exceptionally high
tides, and negative, which occurs when the wind blows the water away from the
coast and causes exceptionally low tides. Factors contributing to storm surge
include strong winds, the size of the storm, the continental shelf, the angle of
approach to the coast, the storm intensity, and local features. During tropical
cyclone events, it is important to be updated on tropical cyclone advisories,
alerts or warnings and to prepare for evacuation if instructed. It is recommended
to stay inside and on the downwind side of the house during a storm surge,
monitor the storm's progress and listen for warnings, and avoid driving through
flood waters.

V. Evaluation

1. The angle at which a storm approaches a coastline can affect how much surge is
generated
a. Angle of approach to the coast
b. Storm surge
c. Storm intensity
d. Strong winds

2. Higher storm surge occurs with wide, gently sloping continental shelves, while lower
storm surge occurs with narrow, steeply sloping shelves.
a. Negative storm surge
b. Size of the storm
c. continental shelf
d. Storm tide
3. abnormal rise in seawater level during a storm
a. Storm tide
b. Strong winds
c. Tropical cyclone
d. Storm surge
4. is the water level that results from the combination of the storm surge and the
normal (astronomical) tide.
a. Positive Storm surge
b. Negative storm surge
c. Local features
d. Storm tide
5. Storm surge is highly dependent on __________ and barriers that will affect the flow
of water.
 a. Tornado
b. Barriers
c. Local features
d. Photography
6. occurs with low pressure systems and leads to exceptionally high tides.
a. Neutral storm surge
b. Positive storm surge
c. Tsunami
d. Storm surge
7. occur alongside river flooding, notably during hurricanes when groundwater cannot
pour into the sea.
a. River side storm surge
b. Storm surge
c. Negative storm surge
d. Tornado surge
8. when the wind blows the water away from the coast which causes exceptionally low
tides.
a. Positive storm surge
b. Waves
c. Negative storm surge
d. Drought
9. push the ocean water over the low-lying coastal areas, which can lead to flooding.
Can amplify or lessen the size or the surge.
a. Storm
b. Strong winds
c. Waves
d. Continental shelf
10. At this storm surge height, storm surge is catastrophic.
a. >3 meters
b. >5 centimeters
c. <1 meter
d. 2.1-3 meters

VI. Assignment

- Concept map