Content :

Understanding Typhoons [Gr.8]

 How typhoons develop [Gr.8]
 Why the Philippines is prone to typhoons [Gr.8]
 How landforms and bodies of water affect typhoons [Gr.8]
 Philippine Area of Responsibility [Gr.8]

Content Standards :

 demonstrates understanding of formation of typhoons.

Performance Standards :

 demonstrates precautionary measures before, during, and after a typhoon
 includes following advisories, storm signals, and calls for evacuation given by responsible government agencies
 participates in activities that lessen the harmful effects of typhoons

Learning Competencies :

 explains how typhoons develop
 infers why the Philippines is prone to typhoons
 explains how landforms and bodies of water affect typhoons
 traces the path of typhoons that enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) using a topographic map and tracking data