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Disasters and Decision Making

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Students compare the Northridge and Kobe earthquake. In groups, they identify the economic, political and culture decisions that were made according to the various cultures. They answer discussion questions and share their answers with the class.

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making decisions, disasters

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decisions, disasters, social studies
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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