A Storm is Brewing

GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
Weather and climate impact people as well as the environment. Therefore, throughout the ages, people have adapted to weather/climate conditions (drought, flash floods, dust storms, etc.) to save human lives as well as preserve their physical surroundings. In this lesson students will learn more about 6 forces of nature including what causes these natural disasters and where these disasters have occurred. This lesson contains strategies for diverse learners (ELLs).
Author: 
Amalia Spero
Grade Range: 
4-5
Duration: 
2 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
application/pdf iconVocabulary Test
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
7: The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface
15: How physical systems affect human systems
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past
18: How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future