Storm ChasersWhat’s with the weather? From our sweltering hot summer (with mosquitos to boot) to one of the rainiest Januarys on record, it’s curious just what is happening with San Diego’s weather. This semester, we will explore the fundamentals of unique and severe weather patterns, including El Nino, and how communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters / severe weather conditions, drawing on both historic and contemporary examples. We will examine the science behind understanding and predicting these patterns as well as how communities prepare and respond to disasters to minimize their negative impacts. To represent your understanding, you will create models and visual art, and use their growing knowledge to prepare for and respond to a “simulated” catastrophic event. Furthermore, you will volunteer for the American Red Cross on a regular basis and will make 2-3 visual art pieces for an art auction which will benefit the relief efforts of our local SD Red Cross Chapter.
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