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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the true powers of Mother Nature through this vivid collection of research which delves into the causes of natural disasters and the impacts on those affected.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Worst Natural Disasters

For Students 4th - 8th
Presents charts listing the fatalities from various disasters around the world, including epidemics, plague, famine, weather-related and earth-related disasters going back hundreds of years. Next, the top ten disasters with the highest...
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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 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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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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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Mapping America's Wicked Weather and Deadly Disasters

For Students 9th - 10th
Features data collection for natural disasters and maps the trends giving us an idea of where disasters have a tendency to strike.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Tracking the Health Effects of Natural Disasters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the impact of natural disasters, such as flooding, on public health, and study diseases and other secondary conditions associated with stagnant water. Lesson includes resources for students to research epidemics and...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is a Natural Disaster?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn the effects of natural disasters and the difference between natural disasters and man-made disasters. Also explores ten different natural disasters.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Natural Disasters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to our planet's structure and its dynamic system of natural forces through an examination of the natural hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, floods and tornados, as well as avalanches, fires,...
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Center for International Disaster Information

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An excellent source for information on disasters all over the world. Site is updated daily with reports from affected countries.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Natural Disasters

For Students 9th - 10th
Enrich studying natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes. Know how to identify several types of natural disasters that occur in Florida, and describe how these disasters can affect people living there.
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Other

Helping Children After a Disaster: Information for Teachers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
NASP offers tips to teachers and parents on how to help children cope after a natural disaster.
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Other

Talking to Kids About World Natural Disasters

For Students Pre-K - 1st
How do you talk to your children about world natural disasters? This article takes a look at this important topic in the aftermath of the tsunami disaster. Come and learn how to help your students.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Animal Game Impact of Human Activity or Natural Disasters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A description of a lesson where students first listen to a story where they begin to think about and discuss the impact humans and natural disasters have on the environment. They then play a board game. This requires preparation...
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Ready

Ready: Kids: Disaster Master

For Students 3rd - 6th
Make the right decisions about being prepared for natural disasters to become a Disaster Master!
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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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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Impact of Natural Disasters on the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Through demonstrations and other research, students explore the impact of various natural disasters on the earth. The disasters include floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Preparing for Natural Disasters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This social studies lesson provides information and safety tips for different natural disasters. It integrates technology, writing, and art activities. The included slideshow may be presented to the whole group, or learners may navigate...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Natural Hazards Center: Natural Hazards Observer

For Students 9th - 10th
A publication of the Natural Hazards Center focusing on natural disaster research. Specific information available for numerous subtopics.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mini Landslide

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore how different materials (sand, gravel, lava rock) with different water contents on different slopes result in landslides of different severity. They measure the severity by how far the landslide debris extends into model...
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NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: Natural Hazards: Floods

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA's Earth Observatory offers photos of floods all over the globe. Examine these as you read about the causes and often devastating effects of these natural disasters.
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Geographypods

Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Hazards and Disasters

For Students 11th - 12th
This learning module looks at hazards and disasters. It explains the difference between them, looks at examples, and discusses future trends. Includes handouts, slideshows, activities, and videos.
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Geographypods

Geographypods: Theme 2: Natural Environments

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to the natural environment. Covers four main areas - plate tectonics, forms and processes, weather and climate, and rainforest and desert. Within each of these,...

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