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This unit must be used in an eighth grade science class and include simple math.

The unit is based on the science standards under Benchmark 1 and a math standard under Benchmark 3.

Curriculum Standards

Standards for this webquest is from http://www.mcrel.org/ We have covered science standards under benchmarks 1 and math standard benchmark 3.

Science Standard Benchmark 1

Knows how features on the earth's surface are constantly changed by a combination of slow and rapid processes(e.g, slow process, such as weathering, erosion, transport, and deposition of sediment caused by waves, wind water and ice; rapid process, such as landslides, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes)

Math Standard Benchmark 3.

Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the process of computation.

Writing Standard 1

Uses general skills and strategies of the writing precess.

Teacher notes

-This webquest will be taught over two or three class periods. students should have a computer with Internet access.

Conclusion

These students will understand and know these 4 disasters more in detail after they have done this webquest. They will have more insight in all these areas.

CHARACTERISTICS	ACCOMPLISHED 5 PTS.	DEVELOPING 3 PTS.	BEGINNING 1 PT.
Knows details, and can summarize the damage that tornadoes cause	Has four or more clear details regarding tornadoes, and the damage caused	Has two or more clear details regarding tornadoes, and the damage caused	Has one clear detail regarding tornadoes, and the damage caused
Knows details, and can summarize the damage that hurricanes cause	Has four or more clear details regarding hurricanes, and the damage caused	Has two or more clear details regarding hurricanes, and the damage caused	Has one clear detail regarding hurricanes, and the damage caused
Knows details, and can summarize the damage that earthquakes cause	Has four or more clear details regarding earthquakes, and the damage caused	Has two or more clear details regarding earthquakes, and the damage caused	Has one clear detail regarding earthquakes, and the damage caused
Knows details, and can summarize the damage that flooding cause	Has four or more clear details regarding flooding, and the damage caused	Has two or more clear details regarding flooding, and the damage caused	Has one clear detail regarding flooding, and the damage caused
Can write detailed information regarding a past natural disaster or any other writing topic	Has two or less spelling/ grammar errors. Has all (4) required details of each particular disaster.	Has four or less spelling/ grammar errors. Has two details regarding the natural disaster.	Has five or more spelling/ grammar errors. Has one detail regarding the natural disaster.
Displays proper math skills in commutating financial damage	Has logical cost of damages	Has one or two mathematic mistakes	Has two or more mathematic mistakes
Displays knowledge of where to live to help evade or survive major disasters	Gives accurate, feasible locations and three or more clear details of why	Gives location and two clear details of why	Location is not accurate, and zero or one clear detail is given
Displays knowledge of what to do when a disaster occurs OR constructs and writes a proper interview	Has four or more clear details regarding safety. OR The interview consist of at least 8 questions and has 4 details with 2 or less errors	Has two or more clear details regarding safety OR The interview consist of at least 6 questions and has 2 details with 4 or less errors	Has one clear detail regarding safety. OR The interview consist of at least 3 questions and has 1 detail with 5 or more errors

Total ______ out of 40

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