2. Hurricane Katrina Part III Connections to the Disciplines

3. So far we have considered... Hurricane Katrina and its impact Possible “Big Questions” that will lead student investigation How to incorporate multiple literacies Reminder to incorporate multiple intelligences, or learning styles. Now let’s look at the disciplines/standards:

4. Connections Language Arts Science Health Social Studies Mathematics Service-Learning The Arts Multimedia Big Project Ideas Global Classroom Multiple Literacies Multiple Intelligences

5. Language Arts Research Writing Literature – nonfiction, fiction, legends, myths, poetry Media – film, commercials, music Connections

6. The Media What is the role of the media in disasters? What role did the media play in the Hurricane Katrina disaster? Should it have been different, and if so, how?

7. Science Meteorology Agriculture Biodiversity Geology Environment Chemistry Physics Microbiology Engineering Connections

8. Technology What role did technology play in this event, before and after the hurricane? What role will it play in making changes?

9. Energy Electrical Grids Oil and Gas Alternative Energy Sources Biofuels Energy Efficient, or “Green” Living

10. Oil Exploration, drilling Refining Transporting – train, shipping, pipelines, trucks By-products - plastics, Styrofoam, Nonrenewable resources Alternative energy sources - biodiesel, wind, solar, hydro, hydrogen

11. Health/Nutrition/PE Connections

12. Health No food or water; no formula for babies Sanitary vs. unsanitary conditions Hospitals Heat No potable water Toxic flood waters Water-borne diseases

13. Emergency Preparedness What disasters might happen Family disaster plan NOAA Weather Radio Pets and Disasters Resources

14. Social Studies History Geography Government/Law Social Issues Connections

15. Global Impact? Global Response How far-reaching is the impact of Katrina? Explore the extent of the impact within the U.S. and globally. Explore the response in the U.S. and globally.

16. U. S. Government What is the role of the U. S. government in this event? Branches of government Levels of government Agencies, departments and bureaus Voter’s responsibilities

17. DOD Life in the military Divisions of the military Military equipment Military response

18. Economics What is the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina?

19. Industry Agriculture Fishing Shipbuilding Shipping Hospitality – cruise lines, hotels, restaurants Medical Insurance and more

20. Impact on Transportation Trucks and Roads Taxes Government - DOT Natural resources – steel, oil, rubber

21. Mathematics Economics Statistics Weights and Measurements Graphing Architecture Connections

22. The Arts Music Art Film Dance Connections Benefit concert for the American Red Cross www.redcross.org/article/0,1072,0_312_2600,00.html

23. Multimedia Documentaries – science, history, social issues, etc. Advertising - TV, Radio and Print Ads Make a movie DVD – recipes ($$$) Web site Power Point Cooking Show – New Orleans Cuisine Connections Student filmmaking

24. Service-Learning Connections Schools can design and deliver service-learning projects to help the kids displaced by Hurricane Katrina. www.21stCenturySchools.com/Hurricane _Katrina_Service_Projects.htm

25. Global Classroom Connections Collaborate with students in other states or countries on projects. Conduct research and online interviews via email or video Write to various organizations and companies around the world to request various materials.

26. Brainstorm Process 1.Select a theme. 2.Create a concept map or a PowerPoint including every possibility you think of that can be done with the theme. 3.Be sure to include your thoughts on how to address the Multiple Literacies, Service Learning, Multimedia, and Big Project Ideas.

27. Resources See www.21stCenturySchools.com for more information on planning units and ideas for unit themes.www.21stCenturySchools.com Children’s Literature Organizations Songs Web sites More to come...

28. Children's Literature Hurricanes, David Weisner Hurricane & Tornado, Jack Challoner Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane, Joanna Cole Wild Weather Hurricanes, by Lorraine Jean Hopping Encyclopedia of Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Cyclones, David Longshore

29. Organizations Congressional Black Caucus - www.congressionalblackcaucus.net/ www.congressionalblackcaucus.net/ NAACP - www.naacp.orgwww.naacp.org American Red Cross - www.redcross.orgwww.redcross.org Salvation Army - www.salvationarmyusa.orgwww.salvationarmyusa.org Many more to added.

30. Songs See the following link at Wikipedia for a list of songs used for hurricane relief, and a list of songs protesting the manner in which the situation was handled. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tribute_ songs_to_Hurricane_Katrinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tribute_ songs_to_Hurricane_Katrina

31. Coyright Information Permission was granted by the Associated Press to use these photos for demonstration of curriculum design for teachers at no charge. Names of photographers, dates of photos, and additional info is located in the Notes on each slide. To view online, click Edit, then Edit Slide, and you will be able to view the notes. Or contact Anne Shaw at Director@21stCenturySchools.com