WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Science 8, Quarter 2 , Week 4

THE FORMATION OF TYPHOON

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Learning Objective:

• Explain how typhoons develops and how it is affected by landmasses and

bodies of water

Sub-tasks:
• Identify the processes involve in formation of the typhoons;
• Describe the effect of the landmasses and bodies of water to typhoon
formation; and
• Cite the advantages and disadvantages of typhoons to people and society

Key Concepts:

• Tropical cyclone, hurricanes and typhoon different names which refer to the
same type of storm. These are intense circular storm that originates over warm
tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds
and heavy. In the North Atlantic Ocean and the eastern North Pacific they are
called hurricanes and in the western North Pacific are referred as typhoons. In
the western South Pacific and Indian Ocean they are referred as tropical
cyclones or simply cyclones.
• Typhoons have three main parts: a.) Eye – typhoon’s center that is relatively
calm, generally clear area of sinking air and light winds that usually do not
exceed 15 mph and is typically 32-64 km across; b.) Eyewall – the strong wind
gets as close as it can. It consists of a ring of tall thunderstorms that produce
heavy rains and usually the strongest wind. Changes in the structure of the eye
and eyewall can cause changes in the wind speed which is an indicator of the
storm’s intensity; and c.) Rainbands – curved bands of clouds and
thunderstorms that trail away from the eye wall in a spiral fashion. These
bands are capable of producing heavy bursts of rain and wind, as well as
tornadoes.
Super typhoon Yolanda which made a landfall in our country on
November 8, 2013 is known to be the most powerful typhoon of all time causing
Tacloban City on the island of Leyte to be 90% destroyed affecting 14 million
people. It has sustained winds of over 315 kph that caused a great storm surge.

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Author: Orillo, Gladys Ann P. 1

School: Surigao del Norte National High School

Division: Surigao del Norte
Email address: smartako18@gmail.com
 In this part of the lesson we will learn to better understand how this super
typhoon was formed.
ACTVITY 1. It’s Just Me, Typhoon!

What you Need: pen pencil

Paper crayons/any coloring material

What to do: Recall and research about the formation of typhoons through educational
materials.

I. Remember Me?: Illustrate in the given boxes the process of the formation of a
typhoon. Write a short description of the process below the box.

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4. _____________________ 5. _________________________ 6. _____________________

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Author: Orillo, Gladys Ann P. 2

School: Surigao del Norte National High School

Division: Surigao del Norte
Email address: smartako18@gmail.com
 Scoring Rubric (in each item)
2 points Discussions are complete with no misconception.
1 point Discussions are incomplete with minor misconception.
0 point There is no discussion shown.

II. Guide Questions

1) Where do tropical cyclones form?

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2) What are the four (4) conditions for a tropical cyclone to form?

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b. _________________________
c. _________________________
d. _________________________

3) In what direction do typhoons move if being observed in our country?

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Author: Orillo, Gladys Ann P. 3

School: Surigao del Norte National High School

Division: Surigao del Norte
Email address: smartako18@gmail.com
ACTVITY 2. Thinking Beyond!

What you Need: pen and paper

What to do: Read and research more about the characteristics of typhoon.

I. Analyze It Well

1) What do you notice about the names of the tropical cyclones?

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b. _______________________________________

2) How do landmasses and bodies of water affect typhoons?

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3) Why is Philippines prone to typhoon?

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II. Prepare Yourself: Provide list of things to prepare and to do before, during and
after a typhoon.

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Author: Orillo, Gladys Ann P. 4

School: Surigao del Norte National High School

Division: Surigao del Norte
Email address: smartako18@gmail.com
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Reflection

Direction: Write a short inspired reflective essay about the advantages and
disadvantages of tropical cyclones to our environment and our daily living in the space
provided. [three (3) to five (5) sentences ONLY]

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Scoring Rubric
5-4 points Discussions are complete with no misconception.
3-2 points Discussions are incomplete with no misconception.
2-1 points Discussions are incomplete with minor misconception.
0 point There is no discussion shown.

REFERENCES:

• www.bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph
• www.britannica.com
• www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov
• www.nationalgeographic.org
• www.qz-com.cdn.ampproject.org
• www.rappler.com
• www.typhoonmanila.weebly.com
• www.worldvision.org
• www.weather.gov

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Author: Orillo, Gladys Ann P. 5

School: Surigao del Norte National High School

Division: Surigao del Norte
Email address: smartako18@gmail.com
Answer Key:

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Author: Orillo, Gladys Ann P. 6

School: Surigao del Norte National High School

Division: Surigao del Norte
Email address: smartako18@gmail.com