7.G.1.3

7.G.1.3 Explain how natural disasters (e.g. flooding, earthquakes, monsoons and tsunamis), preservation efforts and human modification of the environment (e.g. recycling, planting trees, deforestation, pollution, irrigation systems and climate change)affect modern societies and regions. || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Literacy Standard(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**=== Various NGOS (local, national and international) and government agencies respond to natural disasters. Natural disasters may have positive and/or negative consequences. Preservation efforts may cause positive and negative changes. Human modifications to the environment may have positive and negative implications. The student will know: Strategies and steps that various non-governmental organizations and governmental agencies may undertake in order to response to environmental disasters. For example:
 * ===Clarifying Objective===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||
 * The student will understand:

Tsunami of 2004 impacted nations around the world and in the region. NGOs from a wide variety of nations sent supplies, resources and, human capital to assist in the search and rescue phase immediately following the disaster and the search and recovery phase that occurred later on. Additionally, people and resources were sent to help with medical needs and the rebuilding of infrastructure in the countries impacted. ||

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**

 * I can explain the effects of natural disasters on human systems around the world
 * I can describe the ways humans prepare for the forces of nature.
 * I can explain the strategies and steps the American Red Cross took in providing assistance after the earthquake in Haiti
 * Search and rescue, medical needs, supplies, human capital, rebuilding of infrastructure

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
Society, Region, Environmental Conditions, Demographic Trends, Conflict, Negotiation, Compromise, Human-Environment Interaction

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**

 * Students to prepare a formal report as a government emergency management official to help improve their level of emergency preparedness. Analyze the current situation and include predictions of future hazards
 * Powerpoint presentation on natural disaster and its effects

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**
Direct Instruction mini-lesson Small group instruction Collaborative Pair Research Project-based learning Choice board/Rubric Peer teaching Tiered activities and productsM Multiple texts

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Enrichment:**

 * Write an originaljournal entry of someone who lived through the disaster**

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**=== <span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.67px;">LP:
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.67px;">Red Cross in Haiti
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.67px;">Discovery Education
 * <span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.67px;">Video: Japan Earthquake

<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.67px;">Newshour: Drought and Famine Plague Horn of Africa ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Notes and Additional Information**===
 * Align with 7th Grade Science Unit**