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a WebQuest
Natural disasters occur every year and greatly affect the lives of many people. Each year, property is damaged, homes are lost, and lives are taken. We cannot control nature, but we can protect ourselves and our belongings when disaster strikes. The best form of protection from any natural disaster is education. People must understand what nature is capable of and what to do when it unleashes its fury.
The governor of Texas has issued an order to the state legislature to form a Disaster Awareness Team. It is the job of Texas' Disaster Awareness Team to educate the citizens of our state on the following natural disasters: 1. Tornadoes 3. Floods 2. Hurricanes 4. Blizzards You have been selected to serve on this four person team. You and your colleagues will become experts on one of the disasters listed above. After all data is collected, the Disaster Awareness Team will make a formal presentation of their findings to the citizens of Texas.
The four person team will need to research and document information on the following key points: 1. Define your natural disaster (what is it? and what causes it ?). 2. Where does it occur? 3. What time of year is it most likely to occur? 4. What damage can it cause? 5. What should people do in case disaster strikes their city? (emergency action plan ) 6. List five interesting facts related to your disaster.
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/NWSTornado TORNADO http://www.fema.gov/library/floodf.htm FLOODS http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/ffbro.htm FLOODS http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/blizzard1.html BLIZZARD http://www.fema.gov/hu98/hurinfo.htm HURRICANES
The information your team gathers will need to be organized into a formal presentation. Your presentation must include at least three visuals ( pictures ) and will need to be in the form of: 1. a brochure 2. a poster 3. a power point slide show 4. a non-fiction book 5. a television program ( you are the host )
Do you know what to do if disaster strikes? Knowing what to do, when to do it , and how to do it, could save your life or the life of someone else. Your greatest chance for survival depends on disaster awareness. Stay Informed!!!
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