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Floods Happen

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Did you know that flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States? Prepare your learners with the facts about floods and offer them the proper knowledge and tools for dealing with this type of emergency.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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Instructional Ideas

  • After reading the worksheet on how to create a flood plan, have class members work in class to compile their own emergency "go-kits" that include the advised necessary components (i.e. first aid kit, flashlight, non-perishable foods, etc.)

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  • Well-organized materials with fun graphics and activities
  • Worksheets easy to assign as an in-class or homework assignment

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Common Core

RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.4.2 RI.4.3 RI.4.4 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.4 RST.6-8.4

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