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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Disasters

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Science Foundation provides us with a comprehensive report on disasters; understanding them, how to prepare for them, responding to them, and the latest news. Learn about the risks involved and how to minimize the effects.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Week of 2 17 14: Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A slideshow of images shows how people in Indonesia have been affected by the recent eruption of a volcano.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Where Growth Meets Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
Students identify fire risk factors for a property located near a wildland area.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
As an online exhibit from the Natural History Museum, this site provides three videos on natural processes of Earth. The videos cover tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Natural Disasters: Drought

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at some real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Potential Hazards of Mt. Rainier

For Students 9th - 10th
Mt. Rainier first erupted a million years ago. Find out all about its eruptive history and potential hazards that could threaten people today.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learn the Issues: Tornados

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about some real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Natural Disasters: Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this EPA resource about what to do if you are in immediate danger from a volcanic eruption.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Natural Disasters: Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
See some real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Natural Disasters: Wildfires

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Land on the Run

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about landslides, discovering that there are different types of landslides that occur at different speeds - from very slow to very quick. All landslides are the result of gravity, friction and the materials involved. Both...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Waves and Droughts

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the causes and effects of heat waves and droughts.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Waves and Droughts

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the causes and effects of heat waves and droughts.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how a hurricane forms and its effects.
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Read Works

Read Works: A Tornado Is Coming

For Teachers K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This realistic fiction passage tells the story of a family taking cover after learning that a tornado is nearby. This passage shares basic facts about tornadoes. This passage is a stand-alone curricular...
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Read Works

Read Works: Earth Science Hurricanes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about tropical storms and hurricanes. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mid Latitude Cyclones

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How mid-latitude cyclones form, and their effects.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mid Latitude Cyclones

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How mid-latitude cyclones form, and their effects.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Natural Disasters: Tsunamis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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NOAA

Noaa: Nssl: Weather Colouring Books

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Print these free colouring books about tornadoes, thunderstorms and winter weather.
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Community Learning Network

Community Learning Network: General Tsunami Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and learn more about tsunamis through this collection of resources. This site offers a wide variety of links to increase your knowledge of this powerful force of nature.
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Weather Wiz Kids

Weather Wiz Kids: Weather Safety

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on the links to find guides to weather and natural disaster safety tips for earthquakes, floods, heat waves, hurricanes, lightning, mudslides, avalanches, thunderstorms, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes, wildfires, and winter storms.
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Ready

Ready: Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains what an earthquake is, as well as what you should do to protect yourself in case of an earthquake. It contains several factsheets of information.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Tsunami & Earthquake Research

For Students 9th - 10th
The USGS provides an extensive section of information about tsunamis. The items presented are the basics of tsunamis regarding the Great San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, tsunamis in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, and the 1998...