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  • GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Title:
      The Disaster Area: FEMA for Kids  

       
      Resource ID: 11060
      URL: http://www.fema.gov/kids/dizarea.htm
      Resource Description: Learning about and preparing for disasters.
      Instructional Component Type(s): Presentation /Slideshow , Image / Photograph, Text Resource (Primary Type)
      Keywords: disaster, preparedness, severe weather
      Intended Audience: Educators, Students, Parents
      Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Computer Media Player
      Public Remarks: By Author/Submitter
      Variety of options offered. With respect to Suggested Technology, the teacher could present with a LCD projector, or students could use individual computers.
      Resource Collection: iCPALMS

  • RELATED STANDARDS (4)
    •
      »  SC.2.E.7.5: State the importance of preparing for severe weather, lightning, and other weather related events.
          Cognitive Complexity: Low     l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08        
          Belongs to: Earth Systems and Patterns

      »  SC.5.E.7.7: Design a family preparedness plan for natural disasters and identify the reasons for having such a plan.
          Cognitive Complexity: Moderate     l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08        
          Belongs to: Earth Systems and Patterns

      »  SC.6.E.7.7: Investigate how natural disasters have affected human life in Florida.
          Cognitive Complexity: High     l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08        
          Belongs to: Earth Systems and Patterns

      »  SC.6.E.7.8: Describe ways human beings protect themselves from hazardous weather and sun exposure.
          Cognitive Complexity: Moderate     l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08        
          Belongs to: Earth Systems and Patterns


  • RELATED ACCESS POINTS (11)

  • PEDAGOGY
    • Subject: NGSSS: Science
      Grade Level(s): 2,5,6
      Resource supports reading in content area: Yes


  • SOURCE & ACCESS INFORMATION
    • Name of Author/Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency for KIDS
      Resource recommended by: Susan Cornwell
      Web Address of Author/Source: http://www.fema.gov/
      Is this Resource freely Available? Yes
      Access Privileges: Public

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