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The Disaster Area DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://www.fema.gov/kids/dizarea.htm
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deals with natural hazards such as hurricanes, floods, national security matters, winter storms, etc. in a non-threatening scientifc and fun manner for children. The site includes animations, videos, games, quizzes and questions areas that address hazardous situations that children may face at any given time. Full description.
Grade level: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Resource type: Classroom activity, Computer activity, Case study, Presentation / Demo
Subject: Atmospheric science, Hydrology, Natural hazards
 
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Educational standards associated with this resource:
National Science Education Standards (NSES), National Geography Standards: Read
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Digital Water Ed Library (DWEL)    Browse collection
DLESE Reviewed Collection (DRC) DLESE Reviewed Collection    Browse collection
Community Annotated Collection     Browse collection
GeoGuide: Dams! DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/geoguide/dams/index.html
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The site offers an interactive discussion of different vantage points associated with dam building. It describes some of the engineering and environmental issues that go into the process of selecting a site for building a dam and the conditions necessary for electrical generation. Links to classroom and family activities are organized by grade level. Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Resource type: Classroom activity, Computer activity
Subject: Human geography, Hydrology
 
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Educational standards associated with this resource:
National Science Education Standards (NSES), National Geography Standards: Read
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This resource is included in the following collections:
Digital Water Ed Library (DWEL)    Browse collection
DLESE Reviewed Collection (DRC) DLESE Reviewed Collection    Browse collection