Natural Disasters
by Kay Kelly
This lesson plan explores the science of natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and volcanoes, and hurricanes. It is a lesson that would help enhance student's vocabulary and knowledge about how these natural hazards would impact organism and the environment. It is a week lesson plan or four to five days in a 45-minute classroom periods. Every day, student will explore a specific natural disaster with a STEM related activity/activities. There is a kahoot game created that is related to the learning content. STEM sheets are also included such as discussion question, crossword puzzles, and draw a design worksheet.
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZLj59o-0q8TAvlOUhUnyElrSZvPpLmMoLwzdZGf…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Engineering S1: Engineering & Global Society S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & Listening
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