Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Worksheet
Name: ______________________ Date: ______________
Class: ______________________
Instructions:
As you watch Sonic the Hedgehog, answer the following questions. Be sure to connect Sonic’s actions to what we’ve learned about weather, climate, and El Niño.
Part 1: Observing Weather vs. Climate
Weather and Climate Differences
a. What is the weather like in Green Hills (Sonic’s town) at the beginning of the movie?
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b. How does the setting change in different locations? (Example: city vs. desert scenes)
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c. Based on the movie, do you think the climate of Green Hills is more humid, dry, tropical, or temperate? Why?
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Sonic’s Speed and Weather Effects
a. When Sonic moves extremely fast, what happens to the environment around him? (Example: Wind, lightning, destruction)
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b. How does this compare to real-life extreme weather events like hurricanes or thunderstorms?
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c. If Sonic ran over the ocean, how might his movement affect waves and storms?
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Part 2: Connecting Sonic to El Niño
El Niño and Sonic’s Energy
a. El Niño happens when the Pacific Ocean gets unusually warm, causing extreme weather (storms, droughts, floods). How does Sonic’s speed compare to the rapid changes that happen in an El Niño event? Could Sonic’s energy create similar extreme weather patterns? Why or why not?
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Predicting Weather Changes
a. Imagine Sonic ran across Louisiana at full speed for an hour. What weather changes might happen due to his energy?
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b. Would this change Louisiana’s climate? Why or why not?
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Part 3: Creative Thinking – Sonic’s Weather Report
Scenario: “A massive blue blur has been spotted across the country, moving at supersonic speed! Scientists believe Sonic the Hedgehog is affecting the weather.”
Your Task:
Write a short weather report predicting how Sonic’s movements might impact the atmosphere, air pressure, and temperature. Use at least three scientific terms from our lessons (weather, climate, atmosphere, jet stream, ocean currents, pressure, El Niño).
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Exit Question:
After watching the movie, do you think a character like Sonic could exist in real life without causing major weather disasters? Explain why or why not using science concepts.
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Note to Teachers: Encourage students to refer back to class notes on weather, climate, and El Niño when answering the questions to ensure they make the necessary connections as they relate to Sonic's adventures.