Hurricane Katrina Part III Connections to the Disciplines

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:

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

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

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?

Science Meteorology Agriculture Biodiversity Geology Environment Chemistry Physics Microbiology Engineering Connections

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

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

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

Health/Nutrition/PE Connections

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

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

Social Studies History Geography Government/Law Social Issues Connections

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.

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

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

Economics What is the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina?

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

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

Mathematics Economics Statistics Weights and Measurements Graphing Architecture Connections

The Arts Music Art Film Dance Connections Benefit concert for the American Red Cross

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

Service-Learning Connections Schools can design and deliver service-learning projects to help the kids displaced by Hurricane Katrina. _Katrina_Service_Projects.htm

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

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.

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

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

Organizations Congressional Black Caucus NAACP - American Red Cross - Salvation Army - Many more to added.

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. songs_to_Hurricane_Katrinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tribute_ songs_to_Hurricane_Katrina

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