Standards Icon Benchmark #:SC.2.E.7.5

  • General Information
    • Benchmark Number: SC.2.E.7.5
      Benchmark Description: State the importance of preparing for severe weather, lightning, and other weather related events.

      Subject Area: Science
      Grade Level: 2
      Body of Knowledge: Earth and Space Science
      Big Idea: Earth Systems and Patterns - Humans continue to explore the interactions among water, air, and land. Air and water are in constant motion that results in changing conditions that can be observed over time.
      Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
      Date of Last Rating: 05/08
      Cognitive Complexity: Low   -  What does this mean?
      Status: State Board Approved

  • RELATED RESOURCES (4)

    • Good Benchmark Tie (4)
      Resource Type(s)
      » Tornado Chaser Footage
      These video segments adapted from NOVA contains drive-by footage of an Oklahoma town's business and residential districts that were ravaged by a passing tornado. The range of damage that tornadoes can cause is evident, as some buildings...    ...read more       		 Video / Audio / Animation (Primary Type)
      » The Disaster Area: FEMA for Kids
      Learning about and preparing for disasters.      		 Presentation /Slideshow
      Image / Photograph
       Text Resource (Primary Type)
      » Get Ready, Get Set
      This site, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has multiple pages designed to inform children about natural disasters and preparedness.      		 Image / Photograph (Primary Type)
       Text Resource
       Tutorial
      » What's the Weather?
      In this lesson, students use daily observations, videos, and activities to learn about meteorology and the changing nature of weather. Students also identify weather events that are commonly reported in the news and discuss how weather affects lives.      		 Lesson Plan (Primary Type)
       Worksheet
       Video / Audio / Animation

      * Please note that examples of resources are not intended as complete curriculum.


  • RELATED COURSES (2)

  • RELATED Access Points (3)
    • Independent
      » SC.2.E.7.In.5: Identify harmful consequences of being outside in severe weather, such as lightning, hurricanes, or tornados.
      Supported
      » SC.2.E.7.Su.5: Recognize reasons for staying inside during severe weather, such as hurricanes and thunderstorms.
      Participatory
      » SC.2.E.7.Pa.4: Recognize where to go to avoid severe weather, such as thunder and lightning.


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