Curated OER
The Tell-Tale Plume
High schoolers examine hydrothermal vents. In this ocean lesson, students identify changes in physical and chemical properties of sea water caused by hydrothermal vents.
Curated OER
A Changing Planet
Students describe climate change and the future impact it could have on our physical environment. They identify the regions of the world that would encounter the most significant effects of a global warming.
Curated OER
Production Possibilities & Opportunity Cost
In this economics worksheet, 12th graders respond to 15 multiple choice questions about production possiblities and opportunity costs.
Curated OER
The Chemosynthetic Cafe
High schoolers study photosynthesis and chemosynthesis. In this chemosynthetic lesson students explain the processes of these and define terms.
Curated OER
A Hydrothermal Adventure
Learners analyze hydrothermal vents. In this hydrothermal vents lesson, students discover the effects of hydrothermal vents on tectonic plates. Learners make model hydrothermal vents to understand how they form and operate.
Curated OER
The Philippines-U.S. Involvement
Students research and discuss the rational for U.S. involvement in the Philippines. They discuss overall foreign and domestic policies of the U.S. Then they create a timeline that highlights this impact.
University of Southern California
Usc Tsunami Research Center: The Indian Ocean Tsunami December 26, 2004
Captivating coverage of the 2004 tsunami disaster. Find a firsthand account, many photos, and a map. (The videos and animations were no longer working at the time of writing this.)
Other
Global Eye on Indonesia: The Tsunami Disaster: More Than a Wave
Global Eye provides this compilation of facts and photos acquired from the Aceh Province of Indonesia and its struggles with the 2004 tsunami.
Other
Oxfam International: 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami [Pdf]
This web page offers information on Oxfam's program to aid those impacted by the 2004 tsunami in South Asia. PDF
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: Tsunami Surge
In this Science project, students use real time data on the Internet to study tsunamis and what causes them. They will look at videos of real tsunamis such as the 2004 one in Southeast Asia. They will then devise a safety plan and a...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Tsunami: An Interactive Guide
A complete, interactive learning activity covering the science of tsunamis, preparedness, research, and historical tsunamis. Excellent animations and real, historical recordings of survivors allow the learner to experience what happens...
University of Washington
Earth and Space Sciences: The December 26, 2004 Sumatran Tsunami
Brief discussion of the 2004 tsunami disaster. Find links to other resources on the tsunami that rocked South Asia in 2004.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Org.: Tsunami Reconstruction
The waves have retreated, but what lies in the destruction zone and how do people put their lives back together? The Food and Agriculture arm of the UN lists updates on the reconstruction going after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Columbia University
Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
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.
NOAA
Noaa: Reacts Quickly to Indonesian Tsunami
NOAA discusses its reaction to the tsunami that rocked South Asia in 2004 and gives a scientific explanation to why it happened. Interesting animated map of the tsunami.
BBC
Bbc: The Tsunami Disaster Explained
The BBC explains how the South Asian tsunami disaster happened with an animated map.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: The 2004 Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami
Using real seismic recordings from a number of seismic stations, students find the location of the epicenter of the 2004 Sumatra earthquake. They next determine the path of the tsunami triggered by it, and calculate how much lead time...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Science of Tsunamis: Seeking Understanding in the Wake of Tragedy
Conduct a demonstration to learn about how waves function in water. Create a poster that shows the physics of waves, how tsunamis work, the devastation caused by the 2004 tsunami or information about relief efforts for the 2004 tsunami.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Tsunami Devastates Asian Nations
The main page for NPR coverage of the Asian Tsunami of December, 2004. Stories from Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, as well as coverage on other aspects of this disaster. 12/2004
PBS
Pbs: Anatomy of a Tsunami
Scientists used maps and seismic data to produce a computer simulation that accurately shows the creation of the wave that shook the world. In this interactive, examine some of the models and images that reveal details of the tsunami...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: 2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Project
Students are employees of a unit of the United Nations responsible for coordinating disaster relief after a major disaster (the 2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami) occurs. The agency needs to understand the situation in each country so...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Tsunami
An incredible scene from the 2004 tsunami in Thailand has been captured in this memorable photo. As a huge wall of water bursts through the trees people begin to scatter in every direction, previously unaware of the danger that was so...
PBS
Wave That Shook the World
This resource focuses on the December 26th Indian Ocean tsunami. It explains the anatomy of the Indian Ocean tsunami, as well as what is being done to prepare for future tsunamis. In addition, it shows potential hot spots for future...
New York Times
New York Times: Asia's Deadly Waves
Complete analysis of the 2005 tsunami that hit Southeast Asia. Gives interactive maps of the disaster and information about the death toll. Also contains photos and other information about the tsunami.