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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Tsunamis

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site exploring the mysterious and destructive tsunamis. Explore this scientific marvel and learn about the causes and dangers.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the U.S. Geological Survey is devoted to Tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest. View some animations of tsunamis.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Tsunamis

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A brief, easy to understand look at the basic facts about tsunamis. Find out what causes them, what the word means, their sizes and speed, graphics showing how they move and affect the ocean and land. Some ads are on the site, simply...
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Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Tsunami Disaster

For Students K - 1st
This site features several links to tsunami relief sites. Students and teachers can access information about the tsunami relief efforts through these resources.
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Columbia University

Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Waves of Destruction, a Tsunami Animation

For Students 3rd - 8th
View a brief animation that explains the science behind a tsunami.
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Other

Abc News: Talking to Kids About the Tsunami Tragedy

For Students Pre-K - 1st
How can you begin to talk to your kids about the Tsunami tragedy? This site offers insight on how to deal with this difficult topic.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Tsunami

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson looks at the causes of tsunamis and the different types.
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Unit Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Understanding Tsunamis

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and learn more about the devastating effects of tsunamis. This site features video segments revealing the devastation tsunamis can cause and how tsunamis are formed.