Natural Hazard Alien Research Project

Learning Objective:  Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects.

Objectives: Students will demonstrate their ability to…  

• Analyze data given to them to decide whether or not you can predict a natural hazard. 
• Identify and explain three technologies that will lessen the affects of their chosen natural hazard. 

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PROJECT MISSION:

Aliens have just landed on Earth and you are the first person they see! You are an Earth Scientist who specializes in natural disasters. The aliens have been trying to decide were to start a new colony, but they need more information to make their decision. You tell them you will help by doing some research on the natural hazards they might encounter on planet Earth so they can decide. 

You realize that you will need help, so your fellow Earth Scientists (classmates) will split up the work by doing different natural hazards. All of you will report back to the aliens through your research report. 

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INSTRUCTIONS: 

1) Choose a natural disaster that you will research.

Disasters: Choose one of the following disasters

• Volcanoes
  • Volcano Research
  • Volcano Data
• Earthquakes
  • Earthquake Research
  • Earthquake Data
• Tsunamis
  • Tsunami Research
  • Tsunami Data
• Tornadoes
  • Tornado Research
  • Tornado Data

2) Use the links provided here in Canvas in this module to complete your research. 

• Every thing you need to research is included in this document: NATURAL HAZARDS ALIEN RESEARCH PROJECT HOLDER
• When recording your research, it should be summarized in your own words.
• DO NOT COPY the information on the websites word for word. 

Scientists always document the evidence that backs up their work, so you will need to as well. 

• Keep track of ALL resources (Websites/books/articles etc) that you use. This must be included in your Research Holder. 
• Include the name of the website AND a working LINK! 

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Submission Instructions: When your research is finished you will submit the following:

1) Completed Natural Hazard Alien Research Project Holder Natural Hazard Alien Research Project Holder

2) Completed Analyzing Data Graphic Organizer Download Analyzing Data Graphic Organizer for YOUR natural hazard only. (Click here for the teacher example.)