Sunday, September 10, 2017

Hurricane Irma - What do we do to prepare when a natural disaster is imminent?

Over the weekend, Hurricane Irma has cause more destruction across the United States and Caribbean. People are doing what they can to prepare but unfortunately there are some forces that are so strong, there is little defense. Let's take a closer look.

While watching, thing about the following . . .

What are the external forces acting on a structure?

 





Time to get more specific.  Let's take a look at some licorice that can help us understand the scientific terms related to forces. You will be demonstrating with your licorice, drawing diagrams with your licorice, and yes, at the end you can eat your licorice!




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