Term+3+Natural+Disasters+project

`=- **This term, you will learn about the structure of the Earth and the atmosphere.** =During this term you will also be asked to think about what you can do to make a difference with what you have learnt to our school, our community or to our world.=
 * You will investigate the causes and characteristics of natural disasters and how they affect people and the environment. **
 * Natural disasters include bushfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, floods, droughts, cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes and tornadoes, avalanches or landslides. **


 * ** This project has 2 parts. **
 * Part A requires you to research a real life natural disaster and to prepare a podcast about it. Remember that your podcast will need music, voice, text and pictures, which will include maps, graphs and other data. Part A is due for presentation on August 18th. **


 * Part B requires you to prepare a model of your natural disaster. You may work with a partner on the model or independently. **
 * Part B is due for presentation on August 25th. ** ||
 * ** Each part of the project has a rubric, which clearly explains what your project should include for you to achieve quality work standards. **
 * Use the rubrics to help you successfully complete both parts of your project. ** ||
 * [[file:Natural Disasters assessment rubric 2010.doc]] ||
 * __ PART A - Research a real life natural disaster __**
 * Prepare a podcast about a real life natural disaster. Use diagrams and pictures to help with your explanation of this disaster. **
 * a) ****// When //**** did it happen? **
 * b) ****// Where //**** did it happen? Include maps showing where the natural disaster happened. **
 * c) ****// What //**** happened? Describe the damage. Report on the devastation caused by the disaster. Include statistics and data which should include the number of deaths, injuries, estimated costs in damages and a general description of the damage left behind. **
 * d) ****// Who //**** helped the people affected by the disasters and how did they help? **
 * e) **** Explain //how and why// this type of natural disaster occurs. Include labelled diagrams. **
 * f) **** Explain & show //where// in the world this natural disaster most often occurs & why. **
 * You will need to include a glossary and bibliography.**


 * __ Part B- Model of your natural disaster __**
 * Create a model of your natural disaster which demonstrates what happens when the natural disaster occurs. **
 * Plan your model. Include a labelled diagram which identifies and lists materials used to make it. **
 * Write down an explanation of how your model works. Prepare an oral presentation explaining your model.**

Natural disaster sites

http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/naturaldisasters/ http://home.vicnet.net.au/~hmwkhelp/hwh_natdis.htm http://www.fema.gov/kids/dizarea.htm Excellent site for children http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/edu/ICT/student_pages/sem1_2004/LStanford/activity.html

http://www.suelebeau.com/picsofland.htm Pictures of different natural disasters

http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/stage3_Modules/disasters2/index.htm

http://www.fema.gov/kids/volcano.htm

**August 10th activity** **http://news.channelone.com/news/specials/disaster/swf_volcano/** **http://news.channelone.com/news/specials/disaster/swf_quake/**