1. The Question- What can we do about tsunamis? Tsunamis: One of the most amazing natural phenomena...

1. The Question- What can we do about tsunamis? Tsunamis: One of the most

amazing natural phenomena known to man. Tsunamis, sometimes known as “tidal waves” are an issue of concern for millions of people all over the world.

Today you will create a proposal to present to the United Stated Government. With this proposal you will create your own tsunami warning program and persuade the government as to why they should adopt what you have created.

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2. Information Sources: WebquestThere is information about

tsunamis everywhere. Every time you are talking about any kind of wave, it has something in common with a tsunami.

Today you will perform a guided web quest to gather information about tsunamis.

Click on the link to open a worksheet with questions to answer. The websites that you need to visit are listed on the sheet. Although suggestions are made for which site will answer which questions, many of the sites have general information relevant to many of the questions, so stay sharp!

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Click Here to Open Webquest Document.Print or save your answers online for use later.


3. The Student Activity: Organizing your thoughtsNow that you are an expert on tsunamis, you can start getting your ideas together for your proposal!

Arrange your thoughts in the graphic organizer provided. If you have more then three items to list for each topic, add additional spaces to accommodate your huge amount of knowledge!

After completing, print or save the document to turn in with your final proposal.

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Click here to access the graphic organizer.


4. The Assessment ActivityNow it’s time to put together your proposal. You will create your own tsunami warning system, and convince the U.S. Government why they should adopt your system. Remember, your audience is the government, so your presentation needs to be professional. You may choose any of the following formats in which to generate your proposal or presentation:

-A letter (Business Letter format) -Persuasive Poster-A Power Point presentation -Persuasive Brochure-An Oral Presentation

IMPORTANT! All presentations must address the following criteria: 1) Reasons for developing your system 2) Who is critically effected by tsunamis. 3) How to warn the people endangered by a tsunami. 4) Indicate on a world map (provided) where you would place detection devices WORLD MAP 5) Any other relevant facts or arguments to support your proposal.

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5. Enrichment ActivitiesExtension question:

Go on your own webquest. Find out the difference between longitudinal and compression waves. Which one most closely resembles a tsunami? Why?

Text 6009 and your answer to 37607. Answers will be reviewed at the end of class

Here are a few places you can go to check out even more information about tsunamis.

Guess who else created their own warning system for tsunamis? Mark Zuckerberg! Check it out.

Want a comprehensive movie showing everything you ever wanted to know about tsunamis? Open Safari Montage from school and watch “Tsumamis: The Wave that Shook the World”.

Or… get Safari from home. Find out how.

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6. Teacher Support Materials

Objective: Students will create a tsunami warning proposal in order to demonstrate knowledge of the science and effect of tsunamis and apply knowledge to persuade the government to adopt their proposed strategy.

Suggested Drill: When and where might tsunamis generally occur? Do you think tsunamis are an issue of concern for society?

BCPS Curriculum Standards: CLG 5.4.1 The student will compare qualitatively

how waves are propagated and transmit energy. C.L.G.5.4.3 – The students will qualitatively

describe the physical behavior of waves. AIM Standards: O-13 The student will use diagrams, real-world

examples, and models to identify, calculate, and describe

characteristics of waves. MDK12 Standards: Expectation 1. 4The student will demonstrate that

data analysis is a vital aspect of the process of scientific inquiry and communication.

Expectation 1.5 The student will use appropriate methods for communicating in writing and orally the processes and results of scientific investigation.

Expectation 1.7 The student will show that connections exist both within the various fields of science and among science and other disciplines including mathematics, social studies, language arts, fine arts, and technology.

Expectation 5.4 The student will explain and demonstrate how vibrations and waves provide a model for our understanding of various physical phenomena.

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