In every part of the world, there are natural disasters that can cause damage to property, land, wildlife, and even humans. A natural disaster is a major event that is caused by natural processes around the world. The following activities will introduce students to the different types of disaster and help them be prepared for common natural disasters in their area.
Research and compare natural disasters with this natural disasters worksheet
Storyboard Text
Name Date
Real Life Natural Disasters
In more detail, describe and compare the two disasters:
Basic information about Disaster #1 (location, statistics, type of disaster, etc.)
Basic information about Disaster #2 (location, statistics, type of disaster, etc.)
Directions: Choose a natural disaster type from the mystery bag. Then, research two different disasters from history. One should be minor and the other major. Describe each of the disasters, comparing and contrasting patterns, damage, predictions and preparation, and any lessons learned.