Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Using Gis to Map Emergency Response to Municipal Flooding
In this lesson learners will work with municipal data and computer mapping to determine the priorities of emergency response to flooding in a local town. This can be used as a lab activity or as a group or individual project, and can be...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Flooding Exercises
Students are taken through the steps involved in determining the probability that a flood of a given discharge will occur in any given year. Students retrieve discharge data from the USGS websites for Dry Creek, LA, Rapid Creek, SD and...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: The "1 Oo Year Flood"
Fact sheet uses graphs to highlight streamflow data collected after major floods.
BBC
Bbc: 2.5 Million People Affected by Pakistan Floods
The BBC provides a comprehensive look at the floods in Pakistan, examining the local, national, and international implications of the natural disaster. (August 2, 2010)
Curated OER
National Park Service: Johnstown Flood National Memorial
An enlightening website tells the story of the "1889 flood that devastated Pennsylvania." Click on the pictures to learn interesting details about the flood and the damage it caused.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Pakistan's Floods
Lesson with multi-media resources introduces learners to the disaster in Pakistan after the devestating floods in 2010 and encourages them to consider the impact of history, climate vulnerability, and current politics as they attempt to...
BBC
Bbc: Fatal Floods as Hurricane Tomas Sweeps Over Haiti
This article discusses the impact of Hurricane Tomas on the population of Haiti following the earthquake, floods, and cholera epidemic that occurred earlier in the year. (November 5, 2010)
BBC
Bbc: Haiti Flood Deaths May Top 2000
This article discusses the 2004 floods in Haiti following tropical storm Jeanne. (September 28, 2004)
Other
Pennsylvania Railroad: History of the Johnstown Flood
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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Johnstown Flood National Memorial
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."
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Johnstown Flood
Read about the terrible destruction caused by the Johnstown Flood in May 1889.
Talk Origins Archive
Exploring the Creation/evolution Controversy: Problems With a Global Flood
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.
Bible Study Tools
Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: The Great Flood
A very technical site with lots of information on the flood.
Read Works
Read Works: Li Bing and the Flooding
[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.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Corby Flood
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...
PBS
Pbs: Life at the River's Edge
Discussion of the 100 year flood level and potential for reoccurance.
Read Works
Read Works: After the Floods
[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...
CNN
Cnn: Annan: Mozambique Floods Wash Away Economic Gains
This article discusses flooding that took place in Mozambique during March of 2000.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Fao & Emergencies: Pakistan Floods 2010 [Pdf]
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...
The Guardian
Guardian: Haiti Flood Death Toll Rises to 2400
This article discusses the 2004 floods in Haiti and the effects of these flood on the Haitian population. (September 29, 2004)
BBC
Bbc: Haiti Flooding Kills at Least 23 People
This article discusses the increasing number of deaths in Haiti caused by widespread flooding. (June 7, 2011)
Other
Amen Site:what Does Genesis Say About the Genesis Flood?
This site features a word study and look at the Genesis Flood.
NOAA
Noaa: Hurricane Flooding: A Deadly Inland Danger
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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