1. Earth, Wind, and Fire! 1. Question & Research Task
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Earth, Wind, and Fire! 1. Question & Research Task
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The United States has extreme weather. Heat, blizzard, flood, fire, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc all occur within the US. Man can also contribute problems. Human destruction damages life and property as well. With so many opportunities for harm, how do officials plan for emergency response?
Click the image above to play a FEMA Announcement video
*YouTube videos must be played by a teacher
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In this Slam Dunk, you will conduct brief, focused research to respond to the inquiry question:
How can you educate your community about emergency preparations?

2. 2. Information Sources
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Choose several of the information sources linked here to complete the Student Activity on Slide 3. You may use any note taking strategy approved by your teacher.
FEMA's Ready Website
Are you prepared?
Citizen Corps Resources
Maryland Emergency Plans
Weather Emergencies in School
Health Tips After Floods
Health Tips After Hurricanes
Disaster Kit Infographic
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3. 3. Student Activity
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Using the information you’ve collected from slide 2, complete the review questions to turn in to your teacher.
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4. How can you educate your community about emergency preparations?
4. Assessment Activity
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How can you educate your community about emergency preparations?
Choose one of the natural disasters you’ve seen discussed in the preparedness readings:
Hurricane
Flooding
Earthquake
Wildfire
Tornado
Create a PSA (use video, make a podcast, create an infographic, use DE Studio, etc.) to educate a community where this type of natural disaster is likely to occur. Be sure to discuss both preparedness and what to do/be aware of in the aftermath of the disaster. Refer to this rubric as you work.
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5. 5. Enrichment Activities
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Interested in helping victims of natural disasters? Check out these careers related to emergency response!
Top 5 STEM Emergency Response Careers
Work for FEMA
Thinking of a Career in Emergency Management?
What you Should Know About Emergency Management Degrees
Emergency Disaster Response Technician
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6. 6. Teacher Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 Technology Education
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Learning Standards Alignment
BCPS Curriculum
Students will describe the nature, characteristics and scope of technology. (2)
Students will design and conduct research related to the nature of technology.
Maryland State Curriculum Explain that management is the process of planning, organizing, and controlling work. (ITEA, STL 2-EE)
Explain that humans devise technologies to reduce the negative consequences of other technologies. (ITEA, STL 5-K)
Document processes and procedures and communicate them to different audiences using appropriate oral and written techniques. (ITEA, STL 12-L)
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy
Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
AASL Standards Framework for Learners Inquire: Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
Think: Learners display curiosity and initiative by:
I.A.2 Recalling prior and background knowledge as context for new meaning.
Create: Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes:
I.B.1 Using evidence to investigate questions. I.B.3 Generating products that illustrate learning.
Share: Learners adapt, communicate, and exchange learning products with others in a cycle that includes:
I.C.1 Interacting with content presented by others.
Grow: Learners participate in an ongoing inquiry-based process by:
I.D.2 Engaging in sustained inquiry.
P21 Framework: 21st Century Student Outcomes
3. Information, Media & Technology Skills: Information Literacy: Access information efficiently and effectively; Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.
ICT Literacy: Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information.
Technology Education
Time Frame: minute class period
Differentiation strategies for this lesson:
Have students use learning supports provided in any BCPS-licensed Digital Content included in this lesson. Refer to Digital Content Snapshots & Support resources for as needed.
Notes to the teacher:
Collaborate with your school library media specialist to plan and implement this lesson.
Last updated: July Report broken links to BCPS Library Media Programs & Digital Resources BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2018, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. This lesson may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Dr. Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Digital Lesson model.