1. a Catastrophic Event C. Al-Dahr, M. Karns, S. Martinez, L. Sprague, D. Welling Designing and Producing Educational Technology Course; CMP555 Mark Clauburg; Instructor February 10, 2006

2. Introduction Tsunamis are among the most destructive natural disasters that terrify people all over the world. Based on the ASSURE model, an instructional lesson plan about tsunamis has been designed for secondary education students. This curriculum unit will integrate media and technology in order to maximize student learning.

3. Catastrophes As a synonym of a disaster a catastrophe “is the impact of a natural or man-made event that negatively affects life, property, livelihood or industry often resulting in permanent changes to human societies, ecosystems and environment” Wikipedia, 2006

4. Tsunamis Propagation Tsunamis are produced by a series of waves, generated by a massive water displacement Earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions and large meteorite impacts all have the potential to generate a tsunami Wikipedia, 2006

5. Difference Between Tsunami and Wind Shore

6. Students’ Interactions Wave speed formulas are used to predict the distance, time, and overall impact a tsunami tidal may produce In teams of two to three, explore the use of a Wave Speed Formula using the handout sheets found at: http://ioc3.unesco.org/itic/files/tsunami_cur riculum_7_12.pdf http://ioc3.unesco.org/itic/files/tsunami_cur riculum_7_12.pdf

7. Tsunami Loss: A Man Gets caught in a Tsunami Tsunamis.com

8. Tsunami Devastations: A Man Surveys some of the Devastations in Thailand Tsunamis.com

9. Timeline Activities Beginning with 6100 BC, create a timeline depicting when catastrophic tsunami events occurred Wikipedia, 2006 Supply a brief description of each known occurrence, providing the time and place, of each impact Explain what measures were taken to assist with survivors and rebuilding efforts Use information found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami#6100_B.C._and_before http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami#6100_B.C._and_before

10. Predicting a Tsunami Indicators: Recent earthquakes or other massive event causing water displacement Abnormally receding shoreline

11. Physical Evidence Tidal waves flood entire land masses Sweeping away people, homes, and livelihoods away Leaving behind devastation and several inches of physical evidence USGS, 1999

12. Can Tsunami Be Detected?  Do you know that tsunami warning systems have been installed in the oceans?  It consists of: Sensors on the ocean floor. Buoys on the ocean surface mounted by transmitters. Satellites orbiting overhead to receive the warning signals transmitted.

13. Tsunami Warning System

14. Pacific Coastal Evidence When the picture of Mr. Vera was taken in 1989, the sand layer was still visible in a stream bank. A similar sand layer from the 1700 Cascadia tsunami covers the remains of a Native American fishing camp exposed in a bank of Oregon’s Salmon River. United States Geological Survey, 1999 http://pubs.usgs.go v/circ/c1187/

15. Research As a team, develop a list of tsunami questions to research, such as: –What land masses were affected? –How did it impact the region/area? –Where did the events take place? –When did tsunami warning signs become noticed? –What humanitarian efforts were put into place to assist surviving communities? –How are these events being used to predict and prevent future loss of human life?

16. Presentation of Research Teams will be given their own Oceanic Region to examine Members will analyze the documented evidence of tsunami events and prepare a research report on their region Build or illustrate a 3-D model of their given region and be able to demonstrate how a tsunami has or will affect that area Then they will present their information in oral form with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation and 3-D model or illustration

17. Website Resources Blogger, tsunami survivor stories at http://phukettsunami.blogspot.com/ offers a plethora of survival stories.http://phukettsunami.blogspot.com/ CNN, After the Tsunami at http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/tsunami.disaster/, this site provides the latest news on Indian Ocean Tsunami; written and animated explanations for a tsunami; slide show; timelines; maps; and news reports http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/tsunami.disaster/ Department of Earth and Space Sciences, Tsunami at http://www.ess.washington.edu/tsunami/ offers in-depth analysis from leading tsunami scientists; animated clips and diagrams; as well as current warning information http://www.ess.washington.edu/tsunami/ FEMA, Tsunami at http://www.fema.gov/kids/tsunami.htm offers information on NOAA’s tsunami wave system; pet disaster plans; and even an activity survival list for kids.http://www.fema.gov/kids/tsunami.htm Lonely Planet, Tsunami Updates at http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travel_ticker/tsunami/ offers an impact map; information on humanitarian projects; current humanitarian updates; and travel blogs. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travel_ticker/tsunami/

18. Website Resources (continued) National Geographic Kids at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/9610/kwave/how.html, for students with special needs http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/9610/kwave/how.html National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), Tsunami Data at NGDC, http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/hazard/tsu.shtml provides viewers with up-to- date database information on tsunamis; interactive maps; slides illustrating the effects and damage; and a variety of tsunami publications and records http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/hazard/tsu.shtml National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at http://www.tsunami.noaa.gov/ offers links to Tsunami Centers around the world; terminology; observations and data; warning and forecasts; research and modeling; basic information; and relief efforts http://www.tsunami.noaa.gov/ Nova – The Wave that Shook the World at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tsunami/ articles and images http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tsunami/ MSNBC, Tsunami, A Year Later at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6758619/ identifies current news articles; satellite imagery; map of the disaster areas; and other resource informationhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6758619/

19. The South-East Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Blog at http://tsunami help.blogspot.com/ offers records of survival and loss; humanitarian relief agency resources; geological surveys; and updated news events http://tsunami help.blogspot.com/ Tsunami, the Great Wave at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/tsunami.htm this site offers information on a Tsunami event is created and offers tips on saving lives http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/tsunami.htm Tsunami Pictures. Tsunami.com. Retrieved February 8, 2006 from http://www.tsunamis.com/tsunami- pictures.html Website Resources (continued)

20. References USGS, Surviving a Tsunami – Lessons from Chile, Hawaii, and Japan at http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/c1187/ offers detailed information with photographs and historical records indicating how these three Tsunamis affected three land masses. Graphs and charts are provided for visual reference and comprehension http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/c1187/ Wikipedia – Tsunami at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami this site offers timeline of past tsunami events; animations; diagrams and charts of how tsunamis work; signs that predict another event; emergency planning; and survivor journalshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Tsunami Detecting System. Retrieved February 8, 2006 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami_warning_system http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami_warning_system

21. Evaluation