Weathering the Storm Gr. 2 Financial Literacy   SS.4.FL.6.2 Explain that risk/danger is the chance of loss or harm. SS.4.FL.6.3 Describe ways that individuals can either choose to accept risk or take steps to protect themselves by avoiding or reducing risk. SS.4.FL.6.4 Discuss that one method to cope with the unexpected is to save for emergencies.

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Essential Questions What are the different kinds of disasters, and how do I stay safe when they happen? Ask: Ask students to do define an emergency and share experiences with storms/disasters. Say: Today we are going to explore different types of weather disasters and learn how to stay safe when they happen. Image Source: http://rotwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/EM-PREPARE-Ready.gif

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Extreme weather disasters can hurt people and animals and can damage buildings. There are different kinds of disasters. It is important to know which disasters might happen where you live and to be prepared for them. Say: Extreme weather disasters can hurt people and animals and can damage buildings. There are different kinds of disasters. It is important to know which disasters might happen where you live and to be prepared for them. Image Source: http://cliparts.co/cliparts/ATb/j8A/ATbj8Ae5c.png

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Hurricanes happen when strong winds and thunderstorms mix with the water from the ocean. The wind and flooding that hurricanes cause can hurt people and damage their homes. Say: Hurricanes happen when strong winds and thunderstorms mix with the water from the ocean. The wind and flooding that hurricanes cause can hurt people and damage their homes.

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Florida is near warm tropical waters and is at risk of developing hurricanes. Florida observes its hurricane season from June 1st through November 30th each year. Hurricanes are most likely to develop during the months of August, September and October. Can you infer why? Say: Florida is near warm tropical waters and is at risk of developing hurricanes. Florida observes its hurricane season from June 1st through November 30th each year. Hurricanes are most likely to develop during the months of August, September and October. Can you infer why?

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 You will usually have at least a few days warning if a hurricane will be coming near where you live. This gives you time to prepare for the storm. How to prepare for a hurricane: Protect windows with plywood boards or storm shutters Secure outside objects Have several days supply of food and water for each family member. Say: You will usually have at least a few days warning if a hurricane will be coming near where you live. This gives you time to prepare for the storm. There are several things you can do to prepare for a hurricane. Do: Encourage students to explain how and why each is important. Protect windows with plywood boards or storm shutters. Secure outside objects. Have several days supply of food and water for each family member. Make sure you have plenty of batteries, flashlights, and fuel. Have a plan in the event you need to evacuate your home prior to the storm. Make sure you have plenty of batteries, flashlights, and fuel. Have a plan in the event you need to evacuate your home prior to the storm.

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Tornadoes are very strong winds that move around in a circle. They are so strong that they can blow over buildings and cars. Tornadoes form quickly, not giving people very much time to prepare. Say: Tornadoes are very strong winds that move around in a circle. They are so strong that they can blow over buildings and cars. Tornadoes form quickly, not giving people very much time to prepare.

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Tornadoes, also called funnel clouds, can happen anywhere and any time of the year. Tornados are most common in the central states. It is common for homes in these states to have an underground storm shelter or basement. Say: Tornadoes, also called funnel clouds, can happen anywhere and any time of the year. Tornados are most common in the central states. It is common for homes in these states to have an underground storm shelter or basement. Do: Encourage students to analyze the U.S. map and make note of the states in red, where tornadoes occur most frequently. What do these states have in common?

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Tornadoes are extremely dangerous and violent storms. It is hard for people to prepare for them because they can happen at a moments notice, typically during a storm. Staying safe during a tornado: Take shelter immediately when you hear a tornado warning or see a funnel cloud. Find a room on the first floor that does not have any windows such as a hallway, closet, or bathroom. Say: Tornadoes are extremely dangerous and violent storms. It is hard for people to prepare for them because they can happen at a moments notice, typically during a storm. A few tips to help you stay safe during a tornado are: Take shelter immediately when you hear a tornado warning or see a funnel cloud. Find a room on the first floor that does not have any windows such as a hallway, closet, or bathroom. Lie down in a ditch if you are outside and can’t get inside. Do not stay in a mobile home during a tornado. Know you can’t outrun a tornado in a car. Do: Have students discuss why these tips are important and how they help keep you safe. Lie down in a ditch if you are outside and can’t get inside. Do not stay in a mobile home during a tornado. Know that you can’t outrun a tornado in a car.

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Flash Floods can happen when it rains very heavily in a short time. This can cause streams, creeks, rivers, and lakes to overflow. Say: Flash Floods can happen when it rains very heavily in a short time. This can cause streams, creeks, rivers, and lakes to overflow.

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 The map below shows the areas in the U.S. with the highest risk of floods. What do these regions have in common? Say: The map below shows the areas in the U.S. with the highest risk of floods. What do these regions have in common? Do: Have students analyze the U.S. Flood Risk map and explain what it shows. What regions of the U.S. are at the highest risk of flash floods? Image Source: http://burkburnett.biz/?page_id=1032

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Flooding can happen in any part of the U.S. You should be prepared for flooding if you live in a low-lying area near a body of water, along a coast, a river, stream, or downstream from a dam or levee. Staying safe during a flood: Move to higher ground. Never play or swim in flood water because it might be dirty and could make you sick. Flood water can also move quickly and could sweep you away. Say: Flooding can happen in any part of the U.S. You should be prepared for flooding if you live in a low-lying area near a body of water, along a coast, a river, stream, or downstream from a dam or levee. Steps to stay safe during a flood include: Move to a higher ground. Never play or swim in flood water because it might be dirty and could make you sick. Flood water can also move quickly and could sweep you away. Remind your parents that they should never drive through flood water in a car. Even water that does not look deep can be so strong that it will sweep away a car. Remind your parents that they should never drive through flood water in a car. Even water that does not look deep can be so strong that it will sweep away a car.

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Snow storms happen when it's cold and rain freezes into snowflakes or ice crystals . An ice storm is caused by rain that freezes on the ground.  Ice storms cover everything outside in ice. Ice storms can cause big trees to fall, which can hurt cars, houses, or break electric power lines. Say: Snow storms happen when it's cold and rain freezes into snowflakes or ice crystals . An ice storm is caused by rain that freezes on the ground.  Ice storms cover everything outside in ice. Ice storms can cause big trees to fall, which can hurt cars, houses, or break electric power lines.

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 One of the most important things you can do in any type of disaster is to stay informed. Listen to the TV or radio news when disasters are coming or happening. The news reporters will let you know whether you are in danger and what you should do if you are. Say: One of the most important things you can do in any type of disaster is to stay informed. Listen to the TV or radio news when disasters are coming or happening. The news reporters will let you know whether you are in danger and what you should do if you are.

Disaster toolbox ___________________________ Name Disaster toolKIT Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Write a paragraph that describes one type of disaster and explains how to prepare and stay safe if it happens. Disaster toolKIT ___________________________ Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Activity Option 1: Do: Distribute Optional Handout 1: Disaster Toolkit and have students write a paragraph that describes one type of disaster and explains how to prepare and stay safe if it happens. Encourage students to cut and decorate their toolkit. Disaster toolbox ___________________________ Name

___________________________ Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Work with a partner to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA). This presentation will help others prepare for severe weather. REMEMBER: Your PSA should describe one type of disaster and explain how to prepare and stay safe. Activity Option 2: Do: Have students work with a partner to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA). This presentation will help others prepare for severe weather. The PSA should describe one type of disaster and explain how to prepare and stay safe. Disaster toolbox ___________________________ Name

Grade 2 Financial Literacy SS.4.FL.6.1, SS.4.FL.6.2 , SS.4.FL.6.3, SS.4.FL.6.4 Essential Questions What are the different kinds of disasters, and how do I stay safe when they happen? Do: Have students revisit essential question and share what they have learned about the dangers of extreme weather and the measures that can be taken to protect their property and stay safe. Image Source: http://rotwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/EM-PREPARE-Ready.gif

Sources Lesson Adapted from: What is a Disaster? Grade 4 Financial Literacy S.S.4.FL.2.5,, S.S.4.FL.2.6 Sources Lesson Adapted from: What is a Disaster? http://www.tdi.texas.gov/kids/kidsdisaster.html Optional: Hurricane Worksheets https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/reading-comp/5th-hurricanes_WMWFT.pdf Brainpop Video: Floods https://www.brainpop.com/science/weather/floods/ Brainpop Video: Tornadoes https://www.brainpop.com/science/weather/tornadoes/