Virtual Field Trip Natural Hazards Hurricane Earthquake Tornado Digital Resource

Description

Virtual Field Trip: Natural Hazards

✈️ Get a first-hand look into hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, floods, and volcanoes with this Natural Hazards and Natural Disasters Virtual Field Trip. This digital resource activity will take your class on an exhilarating ride through the world of natural hazards and disasters! With just a few clicks, your class can now experience the wonders of the Earth’s most ferocious phenomena right from the comfort (and safety!) of your classroom. This natural hazards virtual field trip contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, maps, and more, all ready to go with zero prep on your part.

This Natural Hazards Virtual Field Trip aligns with the following NGSS standards and can be used as an engaging activity in any 2nd—5th grade classroom.

✅ ESS3.B: Natural Hazards

• A variety of natural hazards result from natural processes. Humans cannot eliminate natural hazards but can take steps to reduce their impacts. (3-ESS3-1) (Note: This Disciplinary Core Idea is also addressed by 4-ESS3-2.)

⚡ This Natural Hazards and Natural Disasters Virtual Field Trip Digital Activity comes in the following interactive formats:

• BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – MagiCore WebLink resources integrate browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format contains elements like voiceovers, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities that are impossible in Google and other commonly used formats. If you used a MagiCore Webscape, then you know how amazing these resources are. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you’ll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself!

• Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with device access. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely. Both formats can be set up to track user responses for teacher review.

⭐️This natural hazards virtual field trip activity integrates science-based skills including NGSS standards for learning about Natural Hazards. Students also complete reading and writing assignments, watch custom videos, and engage in thought-provoking exercises.

⭐️ So, what are you waiting for? Embark on a thrilling journey to discover the awe-inspiring world of natural hazards & disasters with our Virtual Field Trip, and make learning an unforgettable experience for your students!

*Please note: This natural hazards virtual field trip includes links to YouTube videos, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is appropriate for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique and it is recommended that teachers review all content prior to use. I recommend embedding the videos to avoid ads and other content that may be inappropriate. Instructions for embedding the videos are included and it should only take a few minutes. Also, keep in mind that any links to third-party content may be changed or removed by the content owner. All links are reviewed regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.

Features:

✏️ Custom Videos – This Virtual Field Trip to the Dinosaur Dig incorporates custom video content created by MagiCore Academy, which provides age-appropriate learning and keeps students engaged.

✏️ Engaging Interactive Slides, Maps, and Virtual Video Read Alouds – Interactive slides, maps, and videos take students inside the action.

✏️ Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading comprehension skills, multimedia, multiple sources, compare and contrast, and more.

✏️ Writing & Social Studies—This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them. Interactive slides and writing prompts allow students to explore their reactions and share their thoughts and ideas.

How to Use a Virtual Field Trip:

This Virtual Field Trip to a Theme Park is the perfect activity for:

⭐️ Fun Fridays

⭐️ Rewards

⭐️ End of Science Unit

⭐️ Whole Class

⭐️ Small Groups

⭐️ Enrichment

⭐️ Centers

There are so many ways to use these engaging and meaningful activities in your classroom. If you’re looking for more ways to explore learning with Virtual Field Trips you can LEARN MORE here.

What’s Included?

1. What are Natural Hazards?
2. Ticket to Travel!
3. Earthquakes: Video & Vocabulary Cards
4. San Francisco Earthquake of 1906: Passage
5. Volcanoes: Video & Diagram
6. Mt. Saint Helens: Video & Summary
7. Hurricanes: Video & Graphic Organizer
8. Hurricane Katrina: Timeline
9. Floods: Video & Comprehension
10. Don’t Flood the City!: Interactive Design Challenge
11. Tornadoes: Video & Captions
12. Tornado Damage: Interactive Rating Activity
13. Travel Notes
14. Other Places to Explore!

*Answer Key Included

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, or small groups.
• 4th & 5th Grade: Independent for on-level students.

Time to Complete:

Copyright & Terms of Use

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