Bring extreme weather to life in your classroom with this fully‑resourced and engaging Hurricane Katrina lesson. Through clear explanations, powerful visuals, and interactive activities, students explore the science behind hurricanes, the real‑world impacts of Katrina, and the crucial role of human decision‑making in disaster response. The lesson includes a ready‑made discussion task that develops critical thinking, a matching activity to secure key knowledge, and a structured newspaper‑writing task to build literacy and geographical understanding. With a plenary quiz to check learning and differentiated prompts throughout, this lesson is perfect for stretching learners while supporting those who need it. Ideal for Geography teachers looking for a high‑impact, low‑prep resource that delivers both knowledge and meaningful debate.