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Bushfires

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study a natural disaster. In this fire safety lesson, students discover the facts about bushfires and what they can do to prevent them. They discuss facts about bushfires as a class and then work independently on an activity in...
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Droughts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss a natural disaster. In this droughts lesson plan, students discover how droughts occur and how they affect the society dealing with one. They discuss how the population of Australia deals with droughts and work on...
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Building on Ground Zero

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research safety feature and building code changes that were recommended in response to major disasters, including fire, hurricanes, and terrorist acts. They understand how knowledge gained from disasters has influenced changes...
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Imag(in)ing History Across Generations

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars find an image depicting events of September 11 or after and write a letter to their future grandchldren explaining the image and why those chose to preserve it for them.
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Water Wash

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students define watersheds, ground water and nonpoint source pollution. They describe how rainwater moves on the surface, as well as underground, as part of the water cycle. They recognize what flooding is as well as its causes.
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Modern Japan: Tsunami Relief

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a lesson that is concerned with modern day tsunami relief in Japan. They conduct research and chart the regional alert centers. Students also note the worldwide effort to help those in need.
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Examining Ways to Organize Questions and Answers Within a Text

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars study questions and answers within a text to learn about writing structure and organization. In this writing structure lesson, students investigate books in class by asking questions for the text. Young scholars then...
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Young Adults Who Give and Receive Help

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students analyze how young adults view and experience the social impact of giving and receiving help. In this behavior analysis lesson plan, students discuss acts of kindness and motivations behind the acts. Students examine all aspects...
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Disaster!

For Students 4th - 7th
In this ESL activity worksheet, students respond to 7 questions regarding what they would do in the wake of disaster. Students use the words during and while to answer the questions. Students ask a classmates the same questions as well.
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Titanic

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pupils conduct research with the purpose of writing a report about the Titanic. They use a variety of resources. The students produce a written document that has plenty of documented information. They also compare the information that is...
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Science Italian Style: Eruption!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore ways scientists prepare for a volcanic eruption. They observe films of earthquakes, oil spills, volcanoes and hurricanes. Students perform activities to demonstrate the relationship of viscosity to lava flow. ...
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Can You Control Floods

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students assume the role of an engineer or planner. As an engineer or planner they must come up with ideas that can be put into place to control floods. They produce a working model of flood control.
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Living in a Watershed

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine watersheds. In this ecosystem lesson, 4th graders discover what a watershed is and identify the local watershed they live in. Students investigate the attributes of a watershed as well.
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The Shape of Disaster - Current Event- Swine Flu/Hurricanes/Tornadoes/Wild Fire

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners create a disaster preparation book. For this disaster preparation lesson, students research disasters and use the kidspiration program to create a shape to represent each disaster. They create a page for each disaster.
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Reporting Live From...

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars examine the many disasters in West Virginia. In this US history lesson, students write about and give an oral presentation of one of the disasters as if they were reporters.
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Disaster Strikes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate disaster response teams. In this safety lesson, students simulate the role of a disaster response team and discuss the factors involved in an effective disaster response. Students use decision-making skills to...
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Understanding Ecosystems: Erosion and Flooding

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study the balance in the environment needed for ecosystems. They discuss what can lead to erosion and flooding.
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Haiti – International Rescue

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist in Haiti after the earthquake. In this disaster recovery instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students create a presentation about the...
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Disaster Victims and Relief Efforts

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the challenges faced by relief workers. In this earth science lesson, students brainstorm on things they want to find out about relief agencies. They research the answer to these questions and write a reflection journal.
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Nurturing Nature

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify environmental problems and their causes. They explore some of the ways environmental problems are currently being addressed. In groups students explore causes, possible prevention methods, and laws and regulations...
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Water-Is There Going to be Enough?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the availability, usage and demand for water in the local area historically and use projections of the availability, usage and demand for water up to the year 2050. They gather data and present the information in...
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Dam Impact

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils explore the environmental impact of dams. In this environmental impact lesson, students explore the major environmental impacts of dams and the engineering solutions used to address the major issues.
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Migration: An African American Adventure

For Students 6th - 8th
Learners read the book, The Great Migration by National Geographic, then complete this set of related worksheets. They review vocabulary, complete five short answer questions, discuss push and pull factors for the migration, then write a...
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Clara Barton's House: Home of the American Red Cross

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A fabulous lesson on the life of Clara Barton awaits your class. They describe how Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, and the role it played in organizing help for those in need. Additionally, young historians explain how...

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