2. Nature’s Wild Side Class 2: Review

3. * What is a natural disaster? * an event caused by nature that causes catastrophic damage * What are some examples of natural disasters? * tornados * tsunamis * earthquakes * volcanic eruptions *

4. * Why should you always have supplies ready for a natural disaster? * Natural disasters often strike with little or no warning. * What are some supplies to keep in your house? * food * water * survival kit

5. * What is Earth’s crust? * many different plates that move around and bump into one another * What is an earthquake? * the shaking of the ground below us, which is caused by movement of Earth’s plates

6. * How are volcanoes formed? * by Earth’s crusts pushing against each other * What makes volcanoes different from other mountains? * volcanoes shoot out hot lava and ash from underneath Earth’s crust *

7. Nature’s Growl Fire on the Mountain Class 3: Review

9. * What are the three main layers that make up Earth? * core – the center * mantle – the middle layer * crust - the top layer, the layer that we walk on

10. * What are some characteristics of a small earthquake? * pictures on the wall may shake * minimal damage * sometimes we don’t even feel them * What can happen during a large earthquake? * buildings can collapse * fires may start * bridges may crumble *

11. * How do scientists measure earthquakes? * a machine called a seismograph records movements in Earth’s crust * Where should you hide if you are indoors during an earthquake? * under a desk or table

12. * What causes volcanoes to explode? * there is too much magma inside of them * What happens during a volcanic explosion? * rocks, lava, and hot ash fly into the air * sometimes ash clouds can be seen from hundreds of kilometers away

13. * What happened to the ancient city Pompeii? * a nearby volcano erupted and buried the entire city * What was the name of the volcano? * Mount Vesuvius

14. * What are some volcanoes that are still active today? * Krakatoa in Indonesia * Mount Baekdu in North Korea * What happens if a volcano erupts in the ocean? * it can become an island * lava hardens and plants can grow because lava contains many minerals * The Hawaiian islands were formed by volcanoes. *

15. * Project A – Creating a Brochure

16. * Brochures communicate information about a specific topic or subject. * They are often used to give people information on what they should do in certain situations or emergencies, like an earthquake. * In “Nature’s Growl” you learned about the damage earthquakes can cause and ways to stay safe during and after an earthquake. What information would you put in a brochure to educate others on how to stay safe during and after an earthquake? Project A:

17. * A brochure to help people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake – your brochure should include the following: * how people should prepare before an earthquake * instructions stating how to stay safe during an earthquake * what people should do after an earthquake Project A:

18. 1. List and draw a picture of all the things you need in an earthquake survival kit. 2. Write instructions of what to do during an earthquake to stay safe. 3. Make a plan of what to do after an earthquake has happened. 4. Make a brochure.  NOTE: If you’d like to make a safety brochure for another natural disaster, you may do additional research. Refer to the PBL website for additional resources. Project A:

19.  A survival kit is a collection of things that you keep ready in case there is a natural disaster.  Refer to “Nature’s Growl” to help you complete the chart on page 87. Draw several things that are important to have in a survival kit and write a short description of each item. Project A:

20. * Whether you’re in a small earthquake or a large one, it’s important to know what to do. Write a list of step- by-step instructions of what to do in the event of an earthquake. * Make sure your instructions are easy to follow and remember. Project A:

21. * Since earthquakes usually strike with little or no warning, it is important to have a plan of what to do after an earthquake hits. * Use the space on page 89 to brainstorm what types of things you should and should not do after an earthquake. Project A:

22. * With all the information that you have gathered, create a brochure to educate people on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. * Follow the instructions on page 90 to create your brochure. Brochures generally have 2 folds that create six different panels on the front and back of the paper. Project A:

23. * Make sure you show both sides of the brochure. * Clearly communicate what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. * Speak loudly and clearly so that everyone can hear you. Project A:

24. * Project B – Writing a News Report

25. * When natural disasters happen, people find out what happened by listening to or watching news reports. * News reports contain lots of facts and details stating what happened, where it happened, and when it happened. * News reports can be written, such as in a newspaper, or spoken, like when a reporter explains what has happened on TV. Project B:

26. * Pretend that a volcano has recently erupted. It’s your job to tell people all about it. * Where and when did the eruption occur? * What were some of the things that happened as a result of the eruption? * Write a news report that gives people all the information about what happened. Project B:

27. * A news report about a recent volcanic eruption - your report should include the following: * details about the eruption, such as where and when it occurred * two pictures: one that shows the area before the eruption and one that shows what the place looks like now * an explanation/narrative about the eruption, including some of the effects and things that happened after Project B:

28. 1. Write details about the volcanic eruption, such as where and when it happened and how many people were affected. 2. Write a narrative describing some of the ways the land and people were affected by the eruption. 3. Create before and after pictures to show the damage that was caused by the eruption.  NOTE: If you do not wish to invent your own volcano and eruption, you may do additional research on an actual volcano and/or eruption to write your news report on. Project B:

29. * It’s your job to report a recent volcanic eruption. Use the table on pg. 93 to create the details of your report. * You can create a made-up volcano or base your report on a real volcano. * Some questions to think about include the following: * What is the name of the volcano? * How long ago did the eruption occur? * In which country is the volcano? Project B:

30. * Use what you know about the effects that eruptions can have on people living near volcanoes and fill out the chart on pg. 94. * Use the details you created in Step 1 and Step 2 to write your news report. * Usually, the most important details in a news report are given first, and the background information is at the end. Project B:

31. * Pictures are an important part of any news report because visual representations of what has happened help people understand the situation better. * Create two pictures to show during your news report – before and after pictures. * Your picture can show what the volcano looked like before and after, or what the land and area around the volcano looked like before and after. Project B:

32. * Speak clearly. * Practice reading your report out loud so you sound natural, like a real news reporter. * Think about when you want to show the before and after pictures. Choose the order that you believe will have the biggest impact on your audience. Project B: