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Space.com

Space.com: Cracking the Code of Pre Earthquake Signals

For Students 9th - 10th
Earthquakes can often hit unexpectedly. This article reveals some of the intricacies of these natural disasters and what signs serve as indicators to alert seismologists.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Interpreting Live Data

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students will be using live data about volcanoes and earthquakes to look for patterns and understand why natural disasters may or may not be able to be predicted. Resources include helpful websites, a video of the instructional activity...
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NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: The Color of El Nino

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains the effects El Nino has had on different climates and natural disasters throughout the world.
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Other

Sistema Nacional De Proteccion Civil Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the web of "Sistema Nacional de Proteccion Civil Panama," an organization that was created to protect the citizens of Panama from natural disasters and other dangers. The page offers information on the organization,...
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US National Archives

Nara: Panoramic Photography Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
View 21 panoramic photos from the National Archives collection that feature images of natural disaster sites, major construction projects, military units, and the like.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Cultural Characters [Pdf]

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this lesson, students use photos that relate to a social studies concept (i.e., country of study, historical person, natural disaster, geographical landmark, religion, or governmental strife) as a springboard to write a first-person...
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Other

I Scoop: Industry 4.0 to Society 5.0: Big Societal Transformation Plan of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Society 5.0 aims to tackle several challenges by going far beyond just the digitalization of the economy towards the digitalization across all levels of the Japanese society and the (digital) transformation of society itself. One of the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: An Introduction to the Ming Dynasty (1368 1644)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) arose following a series of natural disasters that hit China during the early and middle 1300s, adding to the misery of a people under the harsh rule of the Mongol Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). In 1368 rebel...
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University of Chicago

Ten Risky Places United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Hazards of different types affecting areas of varying size are assessed in California, Seattle, Hawaii and elsewhere.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Broken Road Flood Damage

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows the disastrous effects of flood damage on a road. With the broken road piled up in the background two men stand in the foreground of the photo discussing the natural disaster that occurred.
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NOAA

Noaa: Hurricane Brochures

For Students 9th - 10th
NOAA presents a number of brochures designed to educate the public about hurricanes. Find information about how they form, their potential danger, photos, graphs, and more.
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University of Southern California

University of Southern California:tsunami Research Group

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a world map of locations of past tsunamis, some video/animations of tsunamis, and a list of additional links to related topics.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Wave of the Future

For Students 9th - 10th
This media-rich essay from NOVA Online describes the challenges involved in installing a warning system for tsunamis in the Indian Ocean.
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Other

Select Bipartisan Committee: A Failure of Initiative

For Students 9th - 10th
A February 2006 report based on a House investigation into the local, state, and federal response plans to Hurricane Katrina. The findings found a long list of mistakes that were committed.
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NASA

Nasa: 27 Storms: Arlene to Zeta

For Students 9th - 10th
View several satellite videos showing the hurricanes of 2005.
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Other

National Resources Canada: Landslides and Snow Avalanches

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines a landslide, avalanche, and a rockslide and provides examples. Describes the causes and effects of these events.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Learning Zone

For Students 3rd - 8th
This comprehensive, interactive site is loaded with information, activities, and stories about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. Find out how these weather systems are formed, how they impact our lives, and how they cause chaos.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: World Rushes to Help Nepal Recover From Earthquake

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on the devestating April 2015 earthquake that struck Nepal and steps that were taken at the time to help the impoverished country recover. Includes video.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 8 18 14: Can Giant Walls Deter Destructive Tornadoes?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out what makes a tornado happen and if tornadoes can be prevented with large walls. Includes video.
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Other

Geoscience Australia: Landslides

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on recent Australian landslides, maps of Australian landslides, landslide risk assessment, a survival guide, and a shore safety pamphlet. Use the toolbar to your left to navigate through the different information on...
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Seeker

Seeker: Nepal Quake: Key Facts About the Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
Article presents key facts about a devestating earthquake that struck Nepal in April 2015.
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Seeker

Seeker: Mt. Everest Shrank as Quake Lifted Kathmandu

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the effect an April 2015 Nepalese earthquake had on Mt. Everest.
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Other

Katrina Survivors Glimpse the Places They Called Home

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Red Cross covers the return of Hurricane Katrina survivors to their homes in this September, 2005, article.
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NBC

Nbc News: Massive Quake Kills Nearly 10,000 in China

For Students 9th - 10th
A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China, killing about 10,000 people and trapping huge numbers under concrete, steel and earth. Learn more details in this article.

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