8th Grade Science Guide

8.4 Natural Resources 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

identifed in data and graphs and how those factors change global temperatures.

8.4.5 Phenomena: Tornado and Earthquake Data

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can analyze data and identify patterns in the occurrences of natural hazards to predict future catastrophic events based on detectable preceded phenomena. ● I can obtain information on how data can be used to develop new technologies to limit the effects of the catastrophic events.

● Teacher will present data to students that shows tornado and earthquake occurrences per state. Students will analyze trends and record observations. There are patterns in the occurrences of natural hazards and these patterns can be used to predict future catastrophic events.

● US Tornado Data ● Additional Tornado Data ● Student graphic organizer

Activity: Natural Disaster Preparation

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can obtain information on how data can be used to develop new technologies to limit the effects of the catastrophic events.

● Students watch video clips about several

● Lesson Plan ● Preparedness Planning Support

different types of natural disasters that might occur and brainstorm ways that you might prep as a family for each of these natural disasters.

Activity: Natural Disasters

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can obtain information on how data can be used to develop new technologies to limit the

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● Natural Disaster Lesson - BrainPop

In this natural disasters lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP