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Natural Hazards

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Students use videos and maps as a springboard for a discussion in which they differentiate between natural disasters and natural hazards. They explore steps being taken to minimize the impact of hazards and disasters and create and interpret a natural hazard map of the United States.

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hurricanes, natural disasters

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disaster plans, hurricanes, natural disasters, science
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Resource Details

Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Video

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