Tsunami

Learners examine the tsunami of 2004. They look at what created the wave, the destruction it caused, and the needs of the survivors. Pupils utilize an interactive website that sheds further light on the causes of tsunamis and the types...

Students learn about tsunamis that have occurred in different parts of the world and locate recent tsunamis using longitude and latitude on a map. In this tsunami lesson plan, students read a report of a tsunami to the class.

Learn about the reaction of one man in particular to the devastating tsunami of December 2004. Pupils read a one-page article about coming back after a disaster and respond to questions about the content of the reading and the structure...

Students read about animal behavior before the Indian Ocean tsunami and meet with an elder to discuss how the animals reacted. In this animal behavior lesson plan, students read a story and fill out a worksheet provided.

Students investigate world geography by creating a written document. For this tsunami safety lesson, students identify the potential impacts earthquakes and tsunamis can have on cities and towns around the world. Students locate specific...

Students evaluate earth science by examining maps in class. In this world geography instructional activity, students examine a spherical map and identify several important locations including the prime meridian, Antarctic Circle and...

Students explore Earth science by viewing media files in class. In this earthquakes lesson, students identify the correlation between tsunamis and earthquakes while analyzing video footage in class. Students complete a worksheet based on...

Students explore world geography by identifying locations in which storms frequent. In this tsunami lesson, students view a short film based upon Alaskan Inuit tribes and the vocabulary terms they use for storms and other parts of...

Students examine the damage from the earthquake across a large geographic area of Alaska. They discover additional damage occurred from the tsunami, fires, and flooding after the initial earthquake. They collect images and information...

Students investigate the effects of a tsunami and evacuation routes. In this weather instructional activity, students research the definition of a tsunami and identify the areas that they are most likely to develop. Students explore...