Starter – What do you think this picture might be?

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Am I a Weather Hazard:​

 I am a strong wind that lifts large amounts of sand and dust from bare, dry soils into the
atmosphere. 

 Temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the
region and last for several weeks

 Temperatures at or below freezing for an extended period of time, for Northern States
temperatures at or below zero degrees for an extended period of time
What is today’s title and learning objective?​

 Title: ​WEATHER HAZARDS - 1​
 We are learning to: ​
Explain the climate hazards experienced in the Arabian
Gulf countries.
 We are Learning by: ​
Information Extraction and Discussing​
Video Time​
  Watch, Pause- Discuss ​​

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVZExLO0MWA

 Watch the video carefully and answer the questions.​

 What is this video about?​
 Why is it important for us to know about the weather hazards?​
 How is Extreme weather different form a normal weather?
 Think Through
Talking

 what are the different weather hazards we

experience in the Arabian Gulf countries.
 In what way can the weather hazard harm these
countries and the surrounding environment?
 How is the environmental concern connected to
different weather hazards?
Critical Thinking

Why do you think it is important to listen to the weather

reports during severe or extreme weather?

How can sand and dust storms create a number of hazards

for human life and activity ?
Real Life Application

 Can you list some weather

hazards in your home country
that affected the life of human
activity there.
 Progress Measurer​

 How many things could you tell you teacher now about Weather
Hazards in the Arabian Gulf countries?​

 Hold up as many fingers as things you think you now know.​

 Your teacher will test you!​

 Assignment –

 Name two weather hazards

experienced in the Arabian
Peninsula.
Describe the problems with one
cause.