Harrelson, Earth Science Lesson

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Name of Lesson: Geohazards

Grade Level: 10th Grade

Subject: Earth SciencePrepared by: Sherri Harrelson

Overview and Purpose:In this lesson, students will work in teams to conduct research on geohazards that occur in

specified areas of the U.S. They will develop a plan of preparation in the event that thespecified hazard should be at risk of occurring, and they will present the information

through a group created presentation which will be published to the class blog. They will

then view and comment on others presentations, asking questions or seeking clarificationas needed.

The purpose of this lesson is to have students collaborate in teams to determine the

probability of the occurrence of specified natural disasters through the use of research, aswell as to develop a preparedness plan of action should the described event occur.

Educational Standards:

EEn.2.1.4: Explain the probability of and preparation for geohazards such as

landslides, avalanches, earthquakes and volcanoes in a particular area based on

available data.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.6Use technology, including the Internet, to produce,

publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage oftechnologys capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly

and dynamically.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7Conduct short as well as more sustained researchprojects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve aproblem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple

sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject underinvestigation.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative

print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness

of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the textselectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard

format for citation.

Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

* (Synthesis Level) explain the probability of the group's geohazard occurring in the

identified location.* (Synthesis Level) develop a plan of preparation for those in the group's defined

area should the specified geohazard occur.* (Evaluation Level) critique others' presentations by making comments and

clarifying presented information.
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Materials Needed:

Computer access

Internet connection

Other Resources:(websites, videos, books, etc.)

https://docs.google.com/(students will need to install Google Drive if they havent

already done so)

http://wordpress.com/

http://www.usgs.gov/natural_hazards/Information on various natural hazards

http://avalanche.state.co.us/index.phpInformation on avalanches in Colorado

http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanoes/Information on volcanoes in Hawaii

http://www.data.scec.org/recenteqs/Information on earthquakes in California

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RESEARCHSCIENCE/TOPICS/GEOLOGICHAZARDSMAPPING/P

AGES/LANDSLIDES.ASPXInformation on landslides in Washington state

Information:

This lesson is designed to be used with an online class, although it could be adapted to usein a traditional classroom. Students should be allowed two weeks to conduct research,collaborate, and prepare the presentation.

Verification:

1 Monitor google docs for participation and generation of ideas, research, links, etc.

2 Monitor google presentation for participation and development.

3 Check in with each group and/or individual student regularly over the course of the

project to ask questions, promote development of ideas, ensure adequate abilities inusing online tools, and to maintain open communication.

Activity:

*Please note, students should be advised to install Google Drive if they havent

already done so. See the link below for installation help.http://support.google.com/drive/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2375078

Students will be assigned to groups that will be researching and discussing various

geohazards in particular areas of the US. These will include: avalanches in Colorado,volcanoes in Hawaii, earthquakes in California, and landslides in Washington state. After

being assigned to groups, students will be provided with a google doc page for their group

to discuss research links, collaborate on the probability of the specified geohazard occurringin the defined area, and ways of preparing for such an event. Groups will then

collaboratively develop a presentation using google, which will display their findings andpreparedness plans. This will ultimately be embedded or linked through the class blogpreviously established on word-press. After posting the presentation, students will viewother groups presentations to ask questions, seek clarification of ideas, and make

comments. Students will be expected to view and comment on at least two of the other

presentations.

Links have been provided as a starting point, but students should be encouraged to seek

out other sources of reliable information. Students should be reminded of the use of proper
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citations of sources and the importance of avoiding plagiarism. They should also be

reminded of the importance of participation in the activity. It is integral that students be

aware that docs and presentations will be monitored in the development stages to check forparticipation and progress. In addition, students should be comfortable seeking clarification

and posing questions pertaining to the assignment as needed through email, chat, or anyother previously defined means of teacher-student interactions.

Extensions:

Compare other areas of the world where similar geohazards occur and describe thesimilarities in environment that make such occurrences likely.

Determine how population growth has impacted geohazards and ways of limiting the

effects of geohazards on a population (e.g. choosing to build in particular locations,avoiding knowledge of past events, etc.).

Describe how certain weather events and geohazards precipitate the occurrence of

other geohazards.

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