Disaster Strikes! Teacher Resources

Essential Question
Common Core
National Standards

Essential Question
for Enduring Understanding

How are people and their relationships
affected by a disaster?

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
(MSDE)

RL2 CCR Anchor Standard
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

RL3 CCR Anchor Standard
Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of text.

W2 CCR Anchor Standard
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

W7 CCR Anchor Standard
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

W8 CCR Anchor Standard
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

W9 CCR Anchor Standard
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

U.S. Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
(AASL)

1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life.

1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning.

1.1.3 Develop and refine ne a range of questions to frame the search for new understanding.

1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context.

1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.

2.1.1 Continue an inquiry- based research process by applying critical-thinking skills (analysis,
synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge.

2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful.

2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real-world situations, and further investigations.

2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information.

2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings.

3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning.

3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.

3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.

National Educational U.S.

Technology Standards for Students
(ISTE)

Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students
(MSDE)

2.0 Digital Citizenship: Practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology.
3.0 Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
4.0 Technology for Communication and Expression: Use technology to communicate information and express ideas using various media formats.
5.0 Technology for Information Use and Management: Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.
6.0 Technology for Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Demonstrate ability to use technology and develop strategies to solve problems and make informed decisions.

Maryland State Environmental Literacy Standards
(MSDE)

Standard 6: Environment and Health
The student will use concepts from science, social studies and health to analyze and interpret both positive and negative impacts of natural events and human activities on human health.

A. Natural Changes and Human Health
1. Identify and describe natural changes in the environment that may affect the health of human populations and individuals.
a. Describe and explain the internal and external processes of the earth that cause natural hazards and events that change or destroy human and wildlife habitats, damage property and harm or kill humans.
b. Identify natural hazards as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, floods, storms.
c. Identify coastal hazards specific to Maryland.
d. Cite examples of normal adjustments of the earth that are hazardous to humans.
e. Cite examples of hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and severe weather that are rapid and spectacular, and other hazards, such as stream channel movement, coastal erosion, and sedimentation that are slow and progressive.