Education and Certification. Typically, first grade teachers earn at least a bachelorâs degree in elementary education. They may specialize in a particular content area, such as reading, and take courses in education and child psychology in addition to field training.
U.S. Weather Bureau forecasters were aware of the Galveston hurricane as early as August 30. By the time the storm passed over Cuba (September 4) and reached a position just northwest of Key West (September 6), forecasters were convinced the storm would continue to track to the northeast.
The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history descended upon Galveston, Texas, in 1900. Between 6,000 and 12,000 people died in the intense storm, which came complete with 145 mph winds. Unless we invent some sort of anti-doom machine, our society could easily come crumbling down at the hands of a natural disaster.