Reference
World Book Online (Accessed through Library Resource Page on school portal)
You have access to either World Book Kids (basic, easy to understand style) or World Book Student (more detailed coverage and difficult language). Both versions have a Dictionary and Atlas, as reference resources. Easily accessible pictures, maps and videos will extend your learning. When searching use keywords for specific types of disasters (earthquakes, tsunami, volcano, Chernobyl) rather than natural or man-made disasters. Extend your knowledge in Student by using the related information box and in Kids locate the For more information section.
You have access to either World Book Kids (basic, easy to understand style) or World Book Student (more detailed coverage and difficult language). Both versions have a Dictionary and Atlas, as reference resources. Easily accessible pictures, maps and videos will extend your learning. When searching use keywords for specific types of disasters (earthquakes, tsunami, volcano, Chernobyl) rather than natural or man-made disasters. Extend your knowledge in Student by using the related information box and in Kids locate the For more information section.
Disaster Watch CD-ROM (Accessed through Library Resource Page on school portal)
Use this fantastic resource to understand the characteristics and causes of specific natural disasters. What effect do disasters have on human and animal populations and the environment? What can be done to manage the risk that disasters pose? Eyewitness accounts help you think about the personal toll on victims. Maps, vocabulary boxes and inset examples of actual disasters broaden your knowledge base. Disaster Watch tells you about Bushfires, Earthquakes, Extreme Storms, Floods, Tsunamis and Volcanoes.
Use this fantastic resource to understand the characteristics and causes of specific natural disasters. What effect do disasters have on human and animal populations and the environment? What can be done to manage the risk that disasters pose? Eyewitness accounts help you think about the personal toll on victims. Maps, vocabulary boxes and inset examples of actual disasters broaden your knowledge base. Disaster Watch tells you about Bushfires, Earthquakes, Extreme Storms, Floods, Tsunamis and Volcanoes.
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