Human Or Natural Disaster Criteria

Adv.9-10 May 2016

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Human or Natural Disaster: Inquiry Project

Inquiry means asking questions in order to learn. As scientists, you will be investigating a Human or Natural Disaster and its effects on society and nature which has occurred in the past and then presenting your findings to your classmates! YOUR REPORT MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING FIVE SECTIONS:  Disaster o Where was your disaster located? o What are the characteristics and features of your disaster? Describe it (air, water, light, temperature, etc.)

 Challenges o Challenges/obstacles of your disaster – consider basic needs for oxygen, food, water, transportation, shelter, and clothing. o What are the harmful conditions that living things need to be protected from? How is this done? o How do creatures and plants survive in this environment? How have they adapted over time? Give examples.

 Technology used for your Disaster o How was technology used to improve the devastation caused by your Disaster? How has it changed over time? .What tools and instruments help living things survive future Disasters?

 Discoveries made (air, water, light, temperature ect.) o What are some of the discoveries that have already been made in the areas of your Disaster ? Tell some details about at least one. o Why do these discoveries matter to humans? What do we hope to learn?

 Canadian Contributions o How have CANADIANS contributed to knowledge of these discoveries ? Name people who have made discoveries or developed important technologies related to your disaster. Describe their contributions.

Criteria: Human/Natural Disasters

I have described the location and characteristics of my chosen disaster I have researched and documented information on the challenges faced in my chosen disaster I have researched and documented information on the technologies needed for exploration in my chosen disaster I have researched and documented information on the discoveries made in my chosen disaster I have researched and documented information on Canadian contributions towards my chosen disaster I have included 6/7 or more images total and at least one from each of the above categories (and video clips if possible). I have a bibliography to cite all images and information used I have used my own voice and words (no copying/pasting)