Web Resources
Search Engine:
http://www.dogpile.com/info.dogpl.t2.1/search/home
Dogpile, a meta search engine, searches multiple search engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask, About and others) and chooses the most relevant results. Type one or more keywords into the search box. The more keywords you use (don't type questions) the more your search is narrowed down. Try using Advanced Search options to refine your search further. Read the website description and critically evaluate whether the website has the information you are looking for. Remind yourself of how to effectively search by reading 'Good Search Engine Inquiry' and 'The 5W's of Website Evaluation'.
Dogpile, a meta search engine, searches multiple search engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask, About and others) and chooses the most relevant results. Type one or more keywords into the search box. The more keywords you use (don't type questions) the more your search is narrowed down. Try using Advanced Search options to refine your search further. Read the website description and critically evaluate whether the website has the information you are looking for. Remind yourself of how to effectively search by reading 'Good Search Engine Inquiry' and 'The 5W's of Website Evaluation'.
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Rating Guide:
*** Easy to read, essential information for all students
** More detailed information about the topic
* For an in-depth look at the topic
*** Easy to read, essential information for all students
** More detailed information about the topic
* For an in-depth look at the topic
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/ (1996-2011) ** ('101' videos ***)
National Geographic provides information on 9 different types of natural disasters. Be sure to look at the stunning photo galleries and locate further information in the 'more about' feature. Everyone should watch the '101' videos to find out about the science behind the disaster. How are some disasters are related to others? This environmental website will help you find information for your report.
National Geographic provides information on 9 different types of natural disasters. Be sure to look at the stunning photo galleries and locate further information in the 'more about' feature. Everyone should watch the '101' videos to find out about the science behind the disaster. How are some disasters are related to others? This environmental website will help you find information for your report.
http://www.kidcyber.com.au/ (2011) ***
This easy to understand website will give you all the basic facts you need for researching bushfires, cyclones, droughts, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and volcanoes. The interactive models and photographs help you understand the key characteristics of each disaster. Try the links to external websites to find more information about the disaster.
This is a good website to help you define your topic.
This easy to understand website will give you all the basic facts you need for researching bushfires, cyclones, droughts, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and volcanoes. The interactive models and photographs help you understand the key characteristics of each disaster. Try the links to external websites to find more information about the disaster.
This is a good website to help you define your topic.
http://www.ema.gov.au/www/ema/schools.nsf/page/get_the_facts (2011) ***
This Australian government website you all the 'Facts' about 12 different kinds of disasters such as bushfires, heatwaves, droughts, pandemics and landslides, including how they occur and their effects. A section called 'Did you know?' gives you interesting key facts you can use in your reports. An excellent website for all reading levels with 'Related Links' to more challenging resources for students who want to study their chosen disaster in more depth. Click on the disaster dictionary on bottom toolbar to help define your keywords.
This Australian government website you all the 'Facts' about 12 different kinds of disasters such as bushfires, heatwaves, droughts, pandemics and landslides, including how they occur and their effects. A section called 'Did you know?' gives you interesting key facts you can use in your reports. An excellent website for all reading levels with 'Related Links' to more challenging resources for students who want to study their chosen disaster in more depth. Click on the disaster dictionary on bottom toolbar to help define your keywords.
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/ (2011) *
Do you want to know where in the world potential disasters may happen today? NASA presents current natural hazards (potential disasters) marked on a world map as they occur each day of the month. Each identified hazard is also represented by a satellite image and short summary of the event. Ever changing and up-to-date, this website will keep the curious informed of potential disasters happening in real time across the world. A 'Browse Topics' menu sorts hazards into groups for easier searching.
Do you want to know where in the world potential disasters may happen today? NASA presents current natural hazards (potential disasters) marked on a world map as they occur each day of the month. Each identified hazard is also represented by a satellite image and short summary of the event. Ever changing and up-to-date, this website will keep the curious informed of potential disasters happening in real time across the world. A 'Browse Topics' menu sorts hazards into groups for easier searching.
http://www.learner.org/interactives/volcanoes/entry.html (2011) **
This interactive website asks 'Can we predict volcanic eruptions'? Each page will challenge you to answer a question related to the topic. When you click on the question an interactive puzzle will help you find the answer. Click on the drop-down menu for 'Science Interactives - Dynamic Earth' and have fun while furthering your knowledge of Earth's structure.
This interactive website asks 'Can we predict volcanic eruptions'? Each page will challenge you to answer a question related to the topic. When you click on the question an interactive puzzle will help you find the answer. Click on the drop-down menu for 'Science Interactives - Dynamic Earth' and have fun while furthering your knowledge of Earth's structure.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/earthquake.htm (1998-2011) **
Before looking for information on this website, take the Quiz to find out what you already know about earthquakes. Watch the video on this page and answer the question - What causes the earth to vibrate? Other short videos about different characteristics of earthquakes will extend your knowledge of how earthquakes happen. Can humans start an earthquake? Find the answer to this question on the website.
Before looking for information on this website, take the Quiz to find out what you already know about earthquakes. Watch the video on this page and answer the question - What causes the earth to vibrate? Other short videos about different characteristics of earthquakes will extend your knowledge of how earthquakes happen. Can humans start an earthquake? Find the answer to this question on the website.
http://www.lenntech.com/environmental-disasters.htm (2006) *
Want to read about 10 man-made environmental disasters that have happened over the last hundred years? What was the Bhopal gas leak, the Chernobyl accident and the Exxon Valdez oil spill? Discover the impact these man-made disasters had on people and the environment. Use this information to create your environmental disaster poster or presentation.
Want to read about 10 man-made environmental disasters that have happened over the last hundred years? What was the Bhopal gas leak, the Chernobyl accident and the Exxon Valdez oil spill? Discover the impact these man-made disasters had on people and the environment. Use this information to create your environmental disaster poster or presentation.
http://www.fireoflondon.org.uk/game ***
The Great Fire of London 1666 was a catastrophic man-made event that destroyed many of the buildings in London. This fun interactive game will help you find out what happened during the days of the Great Fire of London. Meet several people who were involved in fighting the fire, learn what equipment they had for firefighting and how successful they were. Discover the original historical sources that tell us about this event. How and why do you think the laws for constructing buildings were changed after the Great Fire?
The Great Fire of London 1666 was a catastrophic man-made event that destroyed many of the buildings in London. This fun interactive game will help you find out what happened during the days of the Great Fire of London. Meet several people who were involved in fighting the fire, learn what equipment they had for firefighting and how successful they were. Discover the original historical sources that tell us about this event. How and why do you think the laws for constructing buildings were changed after the Great Fire?
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