Natural Disasters Project Bundle - PBL STEM

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Total size: 61 pages
Grade Level: 5th - 9th

Engage your students in project based learning!

This Natural Disasters Bundle includes 3 engaging, hands-on Projects.

(1) Natural Disasters Project - PBL, STEM

(2) Natural Disasters Craft - Dodecahedron - PBL

(3) Natural Disasters - Interactive Fans - PBL

(1) Natural Disasters Project - PBL STEM

Natural disasters are naturally occuring events that negatively affect a large population of people. Natural disasters can unfortunately cause loss of life, as well as property, economic and environmental damage. Although by definition, natural disasters are ‘natural’, most scientists agree that human behavior also plays a role. Certainly, the more we understand natural disasters and their causes, the better equipped we will be in protecting human life. For this assignment, students choose a type of natural disaster to study and create a project to showcase their learning.

This resource guides students through conducting their own research report on a type of Natural Disaster (19 topics are listed). After choosing a topic to focus on, students are asked to conduct research using the Internet and books while following criteria. Next, students are asked to share their learning by creating a poster board, presentation board, power point presentation, or dodecahedron (Instructions and Pentagon Template included). A 3D model may also be constructed to further display learning. Finally, students present their work to the class.

To help students choose a research topic (and to introduce the project to the class) we have included a PowerPoint that features the Top 10 Research Topics.

Can be done in partners. Printable Evaluation forms included!

This Project Package Includes:

- Project Rationale

- Step by Step Instructions

- Student Criteria Checklist

- 19 Possible Research Topics

- Presentation Options Page

- How To Conduct Research

- Research Notes Page

- Dodecahedron Instructions (w/ Pentagon Template)

- Dodecahedron Construction Page (w/ Photos)

- How To Build a 3D Model

- 3D Model Design Page

- Reference List Instructions

- Student Self-Assessment Write-Up (2-pages)

- Printable Evaluation Forms

- Top 10 Research Topics PowerPoint (11 pages)

- Project Rubric

(2) Natural Disasters Craft - Dodecahedron - PBL

For this project, students complete 12 activities related to Natural Disasters (Floods, Hurricanes, Tornados, Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Blizzards, Droughts, Heat Waves, Wildfires) and construct a 12-sided polyhedron called a Dodecahedron to showcase their learning. These can be hung from the ceiling and are beautiful on display.

For each pentagon, students are asked to answer the guiding questions and complete the challenges through conducting research. To communicate their learning, students write and draw pictures within each pentagon. After completing the 12 pentagons, students follow step-by-step instructions to construct their dodecahedrons.

This Project Package Includes:

- Title Page

- Thank you / Copyright Page

- Project Rationale

- Step by Step Instructions

- How To Conduct Research Page

- Research Notes Page

- Pentagon #1 - Title Page

- Pentagon #2 - Floods

- Pentagon #3 - Hurricanes

- Pentagon #4 - Tornados

- Pentagon #5 - Volcanic Eruptions

- Pentagon #6 - Earthquakes

- Pentagon #7 - Tsunamis

- Pentagon #8 - Blizzards

- Pentagon #9 - Droughts

- Pentagon #10 - Heat Waves

- Pentagon #11 - Wildfires

- Pentagon #12 - Reference List

- Dodecahedron Construction Page (w/ Photos)

- Reference List Instructions

- Project Example Photos

- Student Self-Assessment Write-Up (2-pages)

- Project Rubric

(3) Natural Disasters - Interactive Fans - PBL

For this activity, students study natural disasters and create an interactive fan to showcase their learning. Have fun!

Using the Internet and/or books, the students research the natural disasters (Volcanic Eruptions, Tornadoes, Floods, Thunderstorms, Tsunamis, Wildfires, Landslides, and Earthquakes) and write 3 interesting facts for each. At the bottom of each page, students research and write about what people can do to prepare themselves for each disaster. On the back page, students are asked to research the impact Global Warming has on natural disasters and what we can do to minimize damage caused by natural disasters.

This Project Package Includes:

- Rationale

- Step by Step Instructions

- How To Conduct Research Page

- Research Notes Page

- Natural Disaster Template #1 - Volcanic Eruptions

- Natural Disaster Template #2 - Tornadoes

- Natural Disaster Template #3 - Floods

- Natural Disaster Template #4 - Thunderstorms

- Natural Disaster Template #5 - Tsunamis

- Natural Disaster Template #6 - Wildfires

- Natural Disaster Template #7 - Landslides

- Natural Disaster Template #8 - Earthquakes

- Title Page Template

- Back Page Template w/ Extension Questions

- Example Photos Page

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy in which students are challenged to actively learn about a subject for an extended period of time. It is a form of active learning or inquiry-based learning. Project-Based Learning is in contrast to paper-based, rote memorization, or teacher-led instruction that presents established facts. Please be aware of what you are purchasing.

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