Natural Disasters

             Around The World

                                                                            by L. Shawadeim Reagans

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OVERVIEW

        This site serves as a thematic teaching tool on Natural Disasters.  It uses social studies as the primary subject, which is then used to integrate the other academic disciplines.  Thematic teaching connects areas of learning thus making it fun and easy for children to digest the information.  Although this site is targeted for upper elementary school, with the proper modifications, it is a resource for all.

*This site was inspired by Earth Alert.

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General Information  (Use these sites to integrate social studies, science, art,

                                                any other academic discipline)

Countries A-Z  This site provides facts and maps about every country in the world.

Natural Disaster Brochure  This site provides you with general information.

Natural Disasters  Here you can find a virtual exhibit on natural disasters.

Out of the Inferno   This site provides you with facts and animations of volcanoes.

Restless Planet   Learn about plate tectonics and how they cause the earth to shake.

Waves of Destruction   Learn about the dangers of water.

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Real Time Data -All of these sites provide minute by minute information on Natural

                   Disasters.  Learn where they last struck and where to expect them next .

Current Events/ Disasters

Natural Disasters & Hazards/ Floods

News Earth Alert

Storm Center

Weather Maps

World News

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Statistics -These sites provide you with all statistical information concerning natural

                        disasters.  Use this information to implement into your mathematics, science

                           and geography curriculum.

Almanac

Geological Data Resources

Floods, Avalanches, and Tidal Waves

IMCS; Marine Remote Sensing Lab

Meteorological Data Resources

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Ask The Experts

Dr. Universe  Here you can ask any question you have concerning the universe.

Savage Earth  This site uses experts in the field of natural disasters who post frequently

                        asked questions and the answers to them.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Eyewitness: Hurricane and Tornado

Fire & Flood

I'll Know What to Do : A Kid's Guide to Natural Disasters

Twisters!

Natural Disaster Mazes

Tsunamis

Volcanoes

Water (Against the Elements)

Disasters and Catastrophes  This site provides "information and entertainment

                                             for people who think disasters are fascinating."