Thursday, April 26, 2012

Earth Science: Natural Hazards of California


Natural Disasters

In this unit, you will be learning about natural disasters.  To begin, watch these films about recent natural events and their consequences for humans:


Next, to give you background, read these articles on earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.  Watch the related animations.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/

Follow this link to a map of California, then find out what are the most critical possible dangers in your community.

http://myhazards.calema.ca.gov/Default.aspx

For homework, complete the "We Prepare" Disaster Supplies Checklist.  Check off any supplies you already have for your family and could get together in 5 minutes.  Highlight any supplies that seem like critical needs that you don't have or keep in a place that's difficult to get to.

http://daphne.palomar.edu/calenvironment/hazards.htm

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