Pick a Place

Name a specific natural resource and a specific place in the world where it could be found. 

resources

Please name a renewable and nonrenewable natural resource.  What is the difference between these types of natural resources? 

Try this test your knowledge

Natural Resources

We have spent the last few weeks learning about natural hazards. The next standard we will tackle is MS-ESS3-1 .  Please click on the link and read the performance indicator. Please post what you think this means we will be learning about to meet this standard. 

what did you learn

What did you learn from your project work this past week. 

What if

If you were skiing in Chamonix and you sneezed what could you possibly cause? 

Which is worst

Which natural disaster do you think is the worst? Please use evidence to support your claim.

Butterfly Effect

Do you think a disaster in one part of the world can affect a disaster in another part of the world? 

Please explain why or why not? 

Preparing, Surviving, and Recovering.

Why would some nations be better prepared for natural disasters and be more able to recover from natural disasters? Research and find out  if the state of Maine has a plan to deal with disasters. 

Prone to Disaster

Pick a place in the world that you feel is prone to natural disasters. Why do you think your pick is more likely to experience natural disasters? 

Where are they happening?

Pick a natural disaster and find where in the world it has happened in the last year.

How do we measure ?

How do we measure a disaster? What are some of the tools and rating scales used to measure a disaster? Please cite your source of your research. 

Local Natural Hazards

Which local natural hazards may be caused mostly by humans. 

Facts

Find a fascinating fact about a natural hazard. You need to cite your source. Your fact needs to be unique, no repeats.  

Disasters at home.

Name a natural hazard that affects Maine. What steps would someone take to prepare for the natural disaster that you named? 

Natural Hazards Local or Global

A natural hazard is a natural process that can be dangerous to humans and society. What do you think would be the difference between a local and global disaster? Please give an example of each type. 

Disaster is coming !

Our next standard is exploring the science behind natural disasters. What comes to mind when you think about natural disasters?

The ocean floor

While looking at a  map of the sea floor where on 

the map would find the oldest rock and youngest rock?