CURRENT EVENTS WEBSITES: TSUNAMIS
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assist teachers and students in classroom discussions and activities regarding
the recent tsunami in
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TSUNAMIS AND EARTHQUAKES
http://temp.water.usgs.gov/tsunami/
Information on
earthquakes and tsunamis from the US Geological Survey. Includes basic information
and research studies. The Tsunami
Animations section has animations of (hypothetical) tsunamis along the
THE TSUNAMI PAGE OF DR. GEORGE PC
A site by a
tsunami researcher. Scroll down
to THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI OF 26 DECEMBER 2004 IN SOUTHEAST
ABC NEWS ONLINE – AUSTRALIAN NETWORK NEWS SITE
http://www.abc.net.au/news/default.htm
The latest article and links to previous articles and video clips. Also photo galleries. Very Good
ALL ABOUT NATURAL DISASTERS – LINKS PAGE
http://www.suelebeau.com/naturaldisasters.htm#tsunamis
A page of links on natural disasters. Scroll down to the Tsunami section or click on Tsunamis. Very Good
BBC NEWS
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/world/2004/asia_quake_disaster/default.stm
A large number
of articles and photos of the
CHANNEL NEWS
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/killerwaves/index.htm
News and videos
from a
LIVE SCIENCE: FORCES OF NATURE
http://www.livescience.com/forcesofnature/
Up-to-date
science news and information.
Click on Top Stories for the
TIME: WHAT WAS LOST
http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/tsunami/
A Time magazine photo essay on the effects of the tsunami. Warning: Graphic photos. Sections: Devastation, Survivors, Relief and Map. From the Map page, click on What Causes a Tsunami for illustrations. Very Good
TSUNAMIS THEME PAGE
http://www.cln.org/themes/tsunamis.html
A page of links to information on tsunamis. Very Good
2004
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake
Information on
the
USC TSUNAMI RESEARCH GROUP
http://www.usc.edu/dept/tsunamis/
Information from
this tsunami research center at the
WAVE OF DISASTER
http://www.thirteen.org/savageseas/neptune-main.html
Tsunami information. Sections: What is a Tsunami?, Signs of a Tsunami Coming, Sizes of Tsunamis, and Tsunamis of the Century. Click on Disaster Menu and then Lessons Learned for more information. Very Good
DIGITAL GLOBE – TSUNAMI PHOTO GALLERY
http://www.digitalglobe.com/tsunami_gallery.html
Twenty-three images with before
and after photos of sections of
EARTHQUAKES AND TSUNAMIS FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS
http://www.seps.org/earthquakes_and_tsunamis.htm
Basic information on earthquakes and the tsunamis they can cause. Includes several links. Good
KILLER WAVE! TSUNAMI
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/9610/kwave/
A colorful National Geographic Kids page on tsunamis. Sections: Killer Wave!, How a Tsunami Forms, Speed Demon, and “I Survived a Tsunami”. Good
SAVAGE EARTH: WAVES OF DESTRUCTION – TSUNAMIS
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/tsunami/index.html
A portion of the Savage Earth PBS series. Information on tsunamis, animations, a survivor’s story, and articles. Good
THE
http://www.thirteen.org/savageseas/neptune-main.html
Animations and video clips of tsunamis and waves. Click on Tsunamis for a brief article. Good
TOMMY TSUNAMI COLORING BOOK
http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/tommy00.htm
Preparedness information in the form of a coloring book for primary students. Features Tommy Tsunami and Ernie Earthquake. Good
TSUNAMI RESEARCH PROGRAM
http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tsunami/
A site from the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory on tsunami hazards. Good
TSUNAMI TRIVIA
http://www.cln.org/themes/tsunamis.html
A brief game for elementary students on tsunamis along with a word search puzzle. Good
TSUNAMIS: FACTS ABOUT KILLER WAVES
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/12/1228_041228_tsunami.html
Information from National Geographic news on tsunamis. Good
TSUNAMIS: THE GREAT WAVES
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/tsunami.htm
An online brochure from NOAA on tsunamis. Sections: What Cause (sic) Tsunamis?, Tsunamis on the Move, How We Save Lives, Warnings Dissemination and Research Activities and What You Should Do. Good
WELCOME TO TSUNAMI!
http://www.geophys.washington.edu/tsunami/welcome.html
A website from
the
Information on
the status of tsunami warnings for
LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM
ACTIVITIES
DYNAMIC EARTH – TSUNAMIS – LESSON PLAN
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/dynamicearth/
A lesson plan for grades K-5 in which students demonstrate how earthquakes affect sea waves. Very Good
TSUNAMI! – LESSON PLAN
http://www.parlo.com/en/teachers/lessonplans/tsunaeng_1.asp
A lesson plan on tsunamis. Includes pre-reading and eight activities. Very Good
MONSTER WAVES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/disaster/monster.html
A lesson plan in which students “build a tabletop village and use it to visualize the relative height and affects of gigantic waves called tsunamis.” Brief but it works. Good
IT COMES IN WAVES: EXAMINING THE DIFFERENT ORIGINS OF TSUNAMI WAVES AND
RESEARCHING THE BEHAVIOR OF SOME RECENT TSUNAMIS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020423tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on tsunamis. “In this lesson, students learn about the behavior and different origins of tsunami waves, and they then research and chart the path of certain tsunamis from recent history.” Excellent
INTRODUCTION TO WAVES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/gk2/wavesintro.html
A lesson plan on waves for grades K-2. “In this lesson, students learn about ocean waves. They will begin by learning the components of a wave, and will then discuss the meaning of wave height and wavelength. A demonstration will spark discussion about how to make waves, and an activity with the National Geographic Wave Simulator will allow students to experiment with creating waves of varying sizes.” Excellent
SHAKEN UP: WRITING ARTICLES COVERING VARIOUS ANGLES OF THE DEVASTATING
EARTHQUAKE IN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20041228tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan
for grades 6-12 on the recent earthquake and tsunami. “In this lesson, students discuss the type
of information that they expect to read in news coverage of earthquakes. They
then learn about the devastating aftermath of an earthquake in South and
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g35/wavesheights.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on waves. “In this lesson, students will learn about the varying heights of ocean waves and what causes the variation. They will begin by learning the parts of a wave, and then discuss the meaning of wave height and wavelength in terms of various points of reference. A demonstration will spark discussion about how geography affects wave heights, and will allow students to experiment with various forces to create different sized waves. Students will use the National Geographic Wave Simulator to experiment with creating different types of waves, and will draw waves based on the heights and lengths of familiar structures around the school.” Excellent
WEBQUESTS
FORCES OF NATURE WEBQUEST
http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/brookside/aoft/AT7/disaster%20unit/Natural%20Disaster%20WebQuest.htm
A webquest on natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes,
etc. “Your job is to create a newsletter to inform the public how to survive
a natural disaster. Your newsletter must include articles about the following
information: • Scientific info. including cause and when/where the disaster is most likely
to occur • Story about a famous or unusual catastrophe •
Article on how to prepare for the disaster & what to do during and after
the catastrophe • Questions and answers about the catastrophe.” Excellent
TSUNAMI AND ME – WEBQUEST
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/hoover/tsunamis/
A webquest for high school students on tsunamis. “You and your group are a team of scientists who will
conduct this investigation of Tsunamis and make a
presentation of your findings and recommendations to the San Diego Mayor and
City council. The questions to be answered to accomplish this task are the
following:” Excellent
TSUNAMI WEBQUEST
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078664233/student_view0/unit5/webquest_projects_2.html
A webquest on tsunamis. “In this WebQuest, you will learn about the awesome power of tsunamis and their cost in human life and property. You also will investigate how scientists worldwide work to alert and educate people about the catastrophic consequences of a tsunami event. You will use the Internet to research the topic, and answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of what causes tsunamis and how coastal residents are affected by them. Finally, you will use the knowledge you've gained to write a series of three newspaper articles that could appear in a local newspaper. The purpose of these articles is to educate coastal residents about the causes and characteristics of tsunamis, their devastating potential to destroy human life and property, and what individuals can do to stay alive if a killer wave strikes in their area.” Excellent
TSUNAMIS: THE MIGHTY WAVES – WEBQUEST
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/WakefieldForestES/tidalwavequest.htm
A webquest for upper elementary students on tsunamis. “There's not much time. Everyone's panicking,
and nobody knows what to do. It's your job to figure out how to protect the
people before the tsunami strikes. Learn what you can about tsunamis from the
experts, and help the citizens before it's too late.” Excellent
VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES AND TSUNAMIS, OH MY! – WEBQUEST
http://www.geocities.com/lmautz_charles/WebQuest1.html
A webquest for primary students in which students form teams to gather
information and answer questions.
Very Good
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