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Blowing Through History:
Examining the History of Hurricanes in the United States
In this lesson, students will explore hurricanes, consider the
damage caused by Hurricane Charley, and research various hurricanes
that have hit the United States to create a class guide on these major
storms.
Natural Hazards: Same Forces, Different Impacts
In this lesson, students will analyze data about the magnitude and
impacts of natural disaster events; and assess the value of
scientific research into the causes and impacts of natural events.
Calm After the Storm: Examining Changes in Sri Lankan Society in the
Wake of the Tsunami
In this lesson, students will create posters providing information
about Sri Lanka's history and society both before and after the
tsunami.
Shaken Up
In this lesson, students learn about the devastating aftermath
of an earthquake in South and Southeast Asia and research and write
their own articles describing the event, covering various angles.
Water: A Key to Understanding India
In this lesson, students will be able to define monsoons and their
significance for South Asia, analyze the impact of the monsoon on many
aspects of life in India, and evaluate the degree to which an
understanding of the monsoons and water issues is a key to
understanding India.
What Should I Wear?
This lesson form NASA provides students with the opportunity to
research and report on the environmental extremes of an area and how
humans protect themselves from these extremes.
Natural Hazard Risks in the United States
This lesson studies natural disasters by asking students to examine
specific locations of high risk for various natural hazards. In
addition, students will assess why these hazards exist where they do,
and investigate what towns and cities are doing to prepare for a
natural disaster. In the process, students will practice their
research and map-analysis skills.
Understanding Weather
This lesson from Discovery.com analyzes the phenomenon known as the
greenhouse effect. Students will learn what produces carbon dioxide
and how carbon dioxide traps the sun's warmth within the Earth's
atmosphere. The phenomenon known as global warming will also be
explored. Fun, hands-on activities, such as producing greenhouse
models, are provided in this lesson.
Hurricane!
This lesson explores how extreme wind speeds affect tidal surge.
Students will conclude that how wind speed
increases the height of ocean waves and that higher waves occur in
shallower water. Predictions can then be made about potentially
hazardous areas along the coastal United States, or any other part of
the world; thereby determining potential hazards to earth's coastal
populations.
The Mysteries of El Nino: How Much do We Really Know?
This lesson examines the cause and affects of El Nino. In addition,
students will determine areas affected by El Nino and search for
patterns that are affected by this phenomenon.
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Language Arts