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In this activity, students will make predictions about which U.S. state they believe is the most at risk for various natural disasters. They will then use devices and explore the FEMA national risk index map to discover which states are truly at risk for certain disasters. Students will then research and produce a mitigation plan for a state and disaster of their choice. I love using the FEMA map resource in class and kids tend to love exploring it.

PowerPoint of all the Bell-ringers I used for our 8th grade Adaptations Unit. Includes daily questions to use as bell-ringers. Can be used as a power-point or printed off to be given as a hand out. It also includes some slides with helpful video links. 60 slides altogether for the unit. Can be edited. Good Luck Teachers! :)

Students compare 2 different maps of copper mines and plate tectonics to explore the idea of minerals uneven distribution.

Great for an Emergency sub plan! The documentary by WD Wildlife Documentary (Wild Arabia, Hidden deep in The Desert) is relative to the 8th grade Adaptations unit, its engaging and its on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DySrS-PZjNM Its also 46 minutes long which is perfect for a 55 minute class period. The questions are open ended and allow for a variety of answers.

A variety of geology power words (vocabulary words that can be used as a review or introduction to a geology or Earth History unit.) Straightforward questions that guide the student to explore the terms. Can be given as a homework assignment or incorporated in a class activity. Answer key included.