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Pennsylvania Railroad: History of the Johnstown Flood

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated history of the famous flood that was written in 1889. Report starts from the breaking of the South Fork Dam and continues to relief efforts.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Johnstown Flood National Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the Johnstown Flood National Memorial and the park that "preserves the remains of the South Fork Dam and portions of the former Lake Conemaugh bed."
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Johnstown Flood

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the terrible destruction caused by the Johnstown Flood in May 1889.
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Talk Origins Archive

Exploring the Creation/evolution Controversy: Problems With a Global Flood

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides numerous arguements that refute the existence of Noah's Ark. Covers the building of the ark, gathering of the animals, the flood itself, and many more topics.
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Bible Study Tools

Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: The Great Flood

For Students 9th - 10th
A very technical site with lots of information on the flood.
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Read Works

Read Works: Li Bing and the Flooding

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a man who worked to keep the Min River from flooding. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Corby Flood

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Corby Flood and her family are about to set sail on a rather ramshackle cruise ship, the S.S. Euphonia. Onboard, among the odd passengers and eccentric crew, there is a strange group of men in bowler hats who call themselves the...
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PBS

Pbs: Life at the River's Edge

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the 100 year flood level and potential for reoccurance.
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Read Works

Read Works: After the Floods

For Teachers 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about a horrific flood that devastated parts of Pakistan in 2010. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading...
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CNN

Cnn: Annan: Mozambique Floods Wash Away Economic Gains

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses flooding that took place in Mozambique during March of 2000.
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Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Fao & Emergencies: Pakistan Floods 2010 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site analyzes the implications of the floods in Pakistan in 2010 on the agrarian lifestyle of the country's inhabitants. Links are provided to Pakistan's Emergency Response Plan and to reports on the aid given to the country by...
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The Guardian

Guardian: Haiti Flood Death Toll Rises to 2400

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the 2004 floods in Haiti and the effects of these flood on the Haitian population. (September 29, 2004)
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BBC

Bbc: Haiti Flooding Kills at Least 23 People

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the increasing number of deaths in Haiti caused by widespread flooding. (June 7, 2011)
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Other

Amen Site:what Does Genesis Say About the Genesis Flood?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a word study and look at the Genesis Flood.
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NOAA

Noaa: Hurricane Flooding: A Deadly Inland Danger

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed on-line brochure about hurricanes and the flooding that comes with these dangerous storms. Find photos and information about how to prepare for hurricanes.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Floods Are One of Weather's Biggest Killers

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today studies floods and has links to flood preparedness. Article from April, 2005.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Johnstown Flood

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine this historical account of the Johnstown Flood and how it impacted Pennsylvania's history.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Forest, Field and Flood

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Forest, Field and Flood by Daniel Defoe, a book of children's fiction.
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Other

Biblical Evidence for the Universality of the Genesis Flood

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting paper from the Geoscience Research Institute on the flood account from Genesis.
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Other

Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Floods in Mexico, 1999, Corruption Makes It Worse

For Students 9th - 10th
A news article about floods in Mexico and how corruption adds to the misery.
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BBC

Bbc: Rain Triggers Deadly Floods in Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the floods occurring in Haiti following the earthquake and their effects on the country's struggling population. (February 28, 2010)
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Weather Wiz Kids

Weather Wiz Kids: Rain & Floods

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rain and floods. From rain formation to flood safety tips, this site provides great information.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Floodplain Modeling

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the impact of changing river volumes and different floodplain terrain in experimental trials with table top-sized riverbed models. The models are made using modeling clay in aluminum baking pans placed on a slight...

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