Investigating Natural Disasters Through Children's Literature: An Integrated Approach

By Anthony D. Fredericks

Natural disasters enthrall with their potency, might, and devastation. Tap into students' inherent awe of storms, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, avalanches, landslides, and tsunamis to open their minds to the wonders and power of the natural world. Using quality children's literature as a springboard to learning, this guide extends the understanding of science concepts through short activities, longer projects, and adventures. This participatory approach keeps the focus on the processes of science and promotes a personal response to learning. Students can use the literature and activities not just to better understand the forces of nature, but to grasp the implications of that potency on the lives of people near and far. Grades 3-6.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563088614
• ISBN13: 9781563088612
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 193 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"