House 1
Students will visually track or activate the storm model and indicate stop, more, or a preferred speed.
Lesson 02 • Plants & seasons
Make a Hurricane
Spin a safe storm bottle and practice how we prepare for weather.
Classroom lesson: Making a HurricaneToday I can…
make a water vortex and choose one storm-safety action.
Words to know
Our five words
STORMWINDSPINWATERSAFE
Follow along
What we will do
- 1
Add water
Watch an adult fill a shatter-resistant bottle.
- 2
Close
Check that the lid is sealed tightly.
- 3
Spin
Move the bottle in a circle or direct a partner.
- 4
Watch
Find the spinning funnel in the water.
- 5
Choose safety
Pick one way to prepare before a storm.
Speech, sign, point, eye gaze, or AAC
Tell us what you need
FASTSLOWSPINWATCHSAFE PLACE
Teacher & para guideMaterials, House objectives, access, and safety
Materials
- Clear shatter-resistant bottle with sealed lid
- Water
- One drop of dish soap
- Towels
- Storm picture cards
- Simple safety-choice board
Safety first
The bottle stays sealed. Use only shatter-resistant containers. During real severe weather, follow staff and official emergency directions.
Follow each student's IEP, health, feeding, allergy, behavior, and mobility plans.
Objectives by House
House 2
Students will identify wind or water and choose one safe-place picture with support.
House 3
Students will follow the bottle sequence and connect one model observation to storm weather.
House 4 & 5
Students will create the vortex, compare speeds, and identify at least two storm-preparation actions.
Access supports
Communication Model five core words; accept speech, AAC, eye gaze, gestures, object choices, signs, and partner-assisted scanning.
Sensory Present one material at a time. Offer tools, gloves, observe-only, a scent-free choice, and a quiet break.
Motor Stabilize containers, pre-loosen parts, use adapted grips, and offer seated, standing, partner, or directing roles.
Learning Show the finished result, model first, use short visual steps, repeat, and record the least support needed.