Natural Disasters Integrated Theme Unit By Kristen Box, Felicia Mack, & Rachel McIntosh

Unit Summary The objective of this thematic unit is to cover a variety of topics related to natural disasters. This is very relevant in our society today because we have all been affected by the earthquake in Haiti and subsequence earthquakes around the world. Also, in the area of the country where we live we are in danger of hurricanes, storms, and flooding. In science the focus will be on emergency plans and identifying different natural disasters. We will discuss earthquakes and how they happen. The students will make emergency plans for their own families. We will discuss the earthquake in Haiti and other natural disasters the students have been through. In language arts the children will think creatively and write Haiku poems based on vocabulary words and concepts they learn about natural disasters. The poems will explore their feelings on different natural disasters. Using technology, the students will prepare and present to the class power points on natural disasters. In math the students will do a variety of exercises concerning earthquakes. Researching data from earthquakes from the last five years the students will graph the results of their findings. The students will also compare earthquakes and use different graphs such as line graphs and bar graphs to analyze the results.

Natural Disasters Math Language Arts Science What is an earthquake? Design a family preparedness plan. Identify emergency plans and procedures for natural disasters. Identify natural disasters. Write a Haiku poem about natural disasters. Identify vocabulary related to natural disasters and earthquakes. Make a graph of an earthquake using data of date and size. Compare two earthquakes by using a bar graph and a line graph. Create a scale using positive and negative numbers to access the damage of an earthquake.

Learning Goals Science To show earthquakes and explain what causes them and explain different fault types To identify different natural disasters To identify and prepare emergency preparedness plans Language Arts To have students write Haiku poems Create a Power Point and present it to the class To learn vocabulary associated with natural disasters Math To create a scale from historical numerical data on earthquakes in the past five years To create a scale to assess the damage of earthquakes Using a bar graph to compare two earthquakes

Student Learning Outcomes SCIENCE 1. Identify an emergency plan and a procedure for severe weather and natural disasters with 80% accuracy. 2. Design and plan a family preparedness plan for their family using a rubric with 80% accuracy. 3. Create a poster identifying different natural disasters using a rubric with 80% accuracy. 4. Identify What causes earthquakes with 80% accuracy. LANGUAGE ARTS 1.Given an example of a Haiku, students will write their own Haiku poem about natural disasters with 90% accuracy. 2. Given an introduction on Power Point, students will work collaboratively to present their natural disaster to the class. Students will be assessed by a rubric with 80% accuracy. 3. Given a word list, student will be able to define vocabulary words with 90% accuracy.

Student Learning Outcomes Continued… MATH 1. Based on the historical numeric data given where all earthquakes from the last five years are listed by date and size, graphically depict this information, then describe what your graphic results show. (i.e.: is there any pattern the size of the earthquakes? do they happen with any predictability? what can you interpret from your line graph?) 2. Create a scale using both positive and negative numbers that can be used to assess the damage of each earthquake. Attach a number value to the most recent earthquake in Haiti and explain why you chose that value. This value should be consistent with the scale you create. 3. Compare two earthquakes visually using a bar graph to visually represent your comparison. Use the Richter scale ratings as your data points. Using the same two earthquakes you have chosen to represent in your bar graph, assign number values from the scale you created in problem two and create a line graph that visually depicts that damage number assigned to each earthquake.

Sunshine State Standards Science State Standards: 1. SC.5.E.7.In.g: Identify emergency plans and procedures for severe weather. 2. SC.5.E.7.7: Design a family preparedness plan for natural disasters and identify reasons for having such a plan. 3. SC.5.E.7.pa.d: Recognize examples of severe weather. 4. SC.5.P.10.2: Investigate and explain that energy has the ability to cause motion or create change. Language Arts State Standards: 1. LA : The student will use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly. 2. LA :The student will listen and speak to gain and share information for a variety of purposes. 3. LA : The student will prepare writing using technology in a format appropriate to audience and purpose. Math State Standards: 1. MA.5.A.4.2: Construct and describe a graph showing continuous data, such as a graph of a quantity that changes over time. 2. MA.5.A.6.3: Describe real-world situations using positive and negative numbers. 3. MA.5.S.7.1: Construct and analyze line graphs and double bar graphs.

Daily Schedule 7:30 Morning Work 7:50 Reading Block 9:20 Restroom 9:30 Language Arts/Spelling 10:30 Wash hands for lunch 10:36 Lunch 11:01 Restroom 11:15 Recess 11:30 Math 12:30 Science/Soc. Studies 1:30 Restroom/ Snack 1:50 Pack up 2:00 Dismissal

Weekly Schedule Language Arts Week 1-3 Monday TuesdayWednesday ThursdayFriday Review Vocabulary on natural disasters Think-Pair-Write- Share work Create Word Wall with vocabulary words Define words and use them in a cloze worksheet Make study flash vocabulary cards Vocabulary quiz Read book on haikus. Introduce vocabulary on haikus. Read book on haikus. Introduce pattern and guided practice. Read book on haikus. Create haikus. Revise and Proofread haikus Revise/Proofread haikus. Publish haikus. Introduce Power Points Create rough draft of Power Point slide Revise and Proofread Power Point slides. Type PowerPoint slides. Presentations

Weekly Schedule Math Week 1-3 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Introduce different types of graphs Discuss types of graphs to interpret earthquakes Research earthquakes using website Compare two earthquakes, Gather data Graph results using line and bar graphs Introduction to number lines with negative numbers Develop number lines with groups Research damage of earthquakes using video Create scale to access earthquake damage Introduction to Mercalli and Richter Scales Do Geolab in groups Presentations of findings to the class

Weekly Schedule Science Week 1-3 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Discuss what a natural disasters are. Brainstorm and list different types of natural disasters. List natural disasters that affect us in this region of the United States. Make natural disaster posters. Finish natural disaster posters and present to the class. Students will go to the website, On Haiti's Earthquake, and working in groups will read articles, watch video clips, and learn earthquake history. Discuss recent earthquakes. Give lesson on what causes earthquakes and identify types of faults. Define the different types of faults. Using National Geographic's website the students will vicariously simulate earthquakes on an interactive website. The class will do an earthquake experiment. Watch, The Day the Earth Shook, NOVA broadcast. Discuss video. Review what causes earthquakes and different types of faults. Play review game of Beat the Teacher. Test (multiple choice and fill in the blank) What causes earthquakes and different types of faults. Read book, I Know what to Do: A Kids Guide to Natural Disasters, by Bonnie Mark Discuss and create a list of what the students have done to prepare for a natural disaster. What supplies are needed and why it is important to be prepared. Using the disaster spot website, students will complete the online tutorial on preparing for natural disasters and take the online quiz. Research what people need for a family preparedness supply kit. Begin to list and design a personal family preparedness plan. Finish and present family preparedness plans to the class.

MEDIA LIST  Computers with internet access  Power Point  VCR/TV  DVD player  Overhead projector  Videos  Books  Laptops/Projector  Smart Board  Document Camera  Safari Montage (website with access to numerous video clips)

Lesson Plans Language Arts: Natural Disaster Haiku Poems Students will be provided samples of haikus. The students will be introduced to the definition and pattern of a haiku. Students will be given a haiku pattern for reference. Students will develop natural disaster haikus. Students will view a tutorial on how to develop a PowerPoint. Students will discuss what criterion makes up a successful PowerPoint. Students will learn the criterion that needs to be included on their slide. Students will create a slide featuring their haiku poem on natural disasters.

Lesson Plans Continued Math : In math, students will learn how to interpret earthquakes. The students will discuss different types of graphs. Then, students will compare two earthquakes using bar and line graphs. Next, students will create a scale of negative and positive numbers to access damages of an earthquake. Last, students will be able to read a Richter and Mercalli Scales.

Lesson Plans Continued Science : In science, the students will learn about natural disasters, what causes earthquakes and how to be prepared for a natural disaster. The students will discuss natural disasters and list different natural disasters. Then the students will make a poster identifying eight different natural disasters and present it to the class. Next, we will concentrate on earthquakes and learn what causes earthquakes and the different types of faults associated with earthquakes. Last, after studying natural disasters the students will research what supplies are needed during an emergency and design a family preparedness plans for their own family.

Culminating Activities “Fifth Grade Presents: Natural Disasters” Present at a Family Fun Night or PTA Night Students can host a Poetry Night to feature Haikus. Students can present Science Fair Projects. Students can show families how to measure an Earthquake. Students can help raise donations for an organization like Red Cross for the children in Haiti.

Assessments Richter scale graphs Create a scale using positive and negative numbers Graph illustrating date and size of earthquake Design a family preparedness plan Short answer test Illustrate a poster Multiple choice test identifying causes of natural disasters Power point Presentation Writing Haiku poems Vocabulary quiz Think-Pair-Write-Share

References Clements, A. (2007). Dogku. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing. Earthquakes: Poems from the Ground up by Lisa Westberg I Know What to Do: A Kids Guide to Natural Disasters, by Bonnie Mark Language Arts Handbook: SRA Imagine It. (2008). Columbus, OH:Mc Graw-Hill. Moger, S.(2006). A Poem for Every Day!: An Anthology of 180 Poems With Activities to Enhance Your Teaching(pp.60-75). New York: Scholastic Reichold, Jane. (2002). Writing and Enjoying Haiku: A Hands-On Guide. New York, NY: Kodansha Publishing. Writing and Enjoying Haiku: A Hands-On Guide (2003) by William J. Higginson

References Continued Websites: Earthquakes, Every Place has its Faults - FEMA for kids:Earthquakes - The Modified Mercalli Scale & The Richter Scale: Geology labs - virtual earthquake simulation: Haiti in Ruins After Huge Earthquake, haiti_earthquake.html National Earthquake Information Center:

References Continued National Earthquake Information Center: On Haiti's Earthquake: A Site for Teachers and Students. haiti-earthquakes.html Plot current earthquake data The Disaster Spot Video: Nature's Fury -Culver City, CA Columbia Tristar 1996 The Day the Earth shook, a NOVA broadcast, January 16, 1996