OpenSciEd: 6.5 Natural Hazards

OpenSciEd: 6.5 Natural Hazards

Grades 6–8. In this unit students answer the question, "Where do natural hazards happen and how do we prepare for them?" They explore tsunamis and engineering design solutions to mitigate their effects. Carolina Certified Version. For additional program information and pricing, complete this form or contact your sales representative.

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Grades 6–8. During this unit students work to answer the question, "Where do natural hazards happen and how do we prepare for them?" Students first are presented with an anchoring phenomenon that focuses on the 2011 Great Sendai or Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami that caused major loss of life and property in Japan. They then go on to use maps, graphs, physical models, videos, and simulations to explore tsunamis and to consider engineering design solutions and technologies to mitigate their effects.

Unit materials are available as a 1-class unit kit (item #523501), 1-class refurbishment set (item #523504), 5-class unit kit (item #523501U5), and 5-class refurbishment set (item #523504U5). Carolina Certified Version*.

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*All enhancements to materials and instruction for this Carolina Certified Version of the unit are approved by OpenSciEd to preserve the integrity of the storyline and the instructional model.

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