Disasters! Background Information, Activities, and Projects to Teach About Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Volcanoes, and Other Forces of Nature

Students can learn about the causes of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, compare the different theories of why dinosaurs became extinct, and track a hurricane with the compelling activities in this complete resource. Each section introduces students to a real-life disaster, including the sinking of the Titanic, the Johnstown Flood, the Los Angeles and Kobe earthquakes, and Hurricane Andrew, and then helps students fully explore each event, from reading historical accounts and debating the causes of an event to making models and conducting science experiments. Includes read-aloud plays, mapping and modeling activities, writing prompts, and more. For use with Grades 4-8.