Resource Critique Activity

http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewStandard/Preview/5883 (link to lesson plan)

I would like to teach either grades 3, 4, or 5, and for this assignment I chose 5th grade. The standard I chose was LAFS.5.SL.1.2 which says "Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally." And my favorite lesson plan of the ones listed has the teacher teacher the students about natural disasters. As the Teacher in the situation I would ask the students to choose a natural disaster of the ones I just taught them (tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires and severe thunderstorms) and to use internet search engines to research possible damages from those disasters and how to prevent them. From there, the students will come up with a family preparedness plan (shopping list for emergency items/survival kits, what to do if the power goes out, evacuation routes, etc).
The Standards and Technology Matrix suggests we use mediums like YouTube or TeacherTube, and online magazines appropriate for children in this assignment. Both are great ways for students to access the information needed for the assignment. 
I chose this lesson plan because living in Florida, we deal mostly with hurricanes and severe thunderstorms, which can lead to floods, but we have had the occasional tornado. I, personally believe in climate change, and I believe that these natural disasters will only increase, and it is crucial for each individual, no matter their age, to understand how to handle the disaster to avoid panic and much worse situations.

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  1. UnknownOctober 3, 2017 at 11:46 AM

    This is a great activity to do with your students! In Florida emergency preparedness is very important. In addition to the importance of preparedness, understanding disasters is key to understanding natural science. This multifaceted activity is great for students.

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