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National Weather Service

National Weather Service: Weather Fatality, Injury and Damage Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
Web site that contains detailed statistics involving natural disasters by year and type of disaster. Statistics are available in .pdf format.
Activity
NOAA

Noaa: Owlie Skywarns Weather Book [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Download and print this free activity book about hurricanes, tornadoes, lightening, floods and winter storms. A quiz section is also included.
Website
Columbia University

Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Website
Other

Abc News: Talking to Kids About the Tsunami Tragedy

For Students Pre-K - 1st
How can you begin to talk to your kids about the Tsunami tragedy? This site offers insight on how to deal with this difficult topic.
Unit Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Understanding Tsunamis

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and learn more about the devastating effects of tsunamis. This site features video segments revealing the devastation tsunamis can cause and how tsunamis are formed.