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 investigate world geography by creating a written document. In 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 lesson, students examine a spherical map and identify several important locations including the prime meridian, Antarctic Circle and tropic of Cancer....

Learners 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. Learners 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 a model in class. In this natural disasters lesson, students define the layers of Earth, discuss where lava comes from and identify the impact of volcanoes on humanity.  Students utilize a globe, sweet candy, dish soap,...

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

A 10-week unit plan about natural disasters has some strong structural ideas, and rubrics for several assessments are attached, but the procedural details are sparse. The unit covers volcano, tsunami, earthquake, and cyclone disasters....