hurricane katrina part iii connections to the disciplines
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Hurricane Katrina Part III
Connections to the Disciplines
So far we have considered . . .
• Hurricane Katrina and its impact
• Possible “Big Questions” that will lead student investigation
• How to incorporate multiple literacies
• Reminder to incorporate multiple intelligences, or learning styles.
• Now let’s look at the disciplines/standards:
Connections
Language Arts
Science
Health
Social Studies
Mathematics
Service-Learning
The Arts
Multimedia
Big Project Ideas
Global Classroom
Multiple Literacies
Multiple Intelligences
Language Arts
• Research• Writing• Literature –
nonfiction, fiction, legends, myths, poetry
• Media – film, commercials, music
Connections
The Media • What is the role of the media in disasters?
• What role did the media play in the Hurricane Katrina disaster?
• Should it have been different, and if so, how?
Science
• Meteorology• Agriculture• Biodiversity• Geology• Environment• Chemistry• Physics• Microbiology• Engineering
Connections
Technology
• What role did technology play in this event, before and after the hurricane?
• What role will it play in making changes?
Energy
• Electrical Grids• Oil and Gas• Alternative Energy
Sources• Biofuels• Energy Efficient, or
“Green” Living
Oil • Exploration, drilling
• Refining
• Transporting – train, shipping, pipelines, trucks
• By-products - plastics, Styrofoam,
• Nonrenewable resources
• Alternative energy sources - biodiesel, wind, solar, hydro, hydrogen
Health/Nutrition/PE
Connections
Health • No food or water; no formula for babies
• Sanitary vs. unsanitary conditions
• Hospitals
• Heat
• No potable water
• Toxic flood waters
• Water-borne diseases
Emergency Preparedness
• What disasters might happen
• Family disaster plan• NOAA Weather Radio• Pets and Disasters• Resources
Social Studies
• History • Geography • Government/Law• Social Issues
Connections
Global Impact? Global Response
• How far-reaching is the impact of Katrina?
• Explore the extent of the impact within the U.S. and globally.
• Explore the response in the U.S. and globally.
U. S. Government• What is the role of the
U. S. government in this event?
• Branches of government
• Levels of government• Agencies,
departments and bureaus
• Voter’s responsibilities
DOD
• Life in the military• Divisions of the
military• Military equipment• Military response
Economics
What is the economic
impact of Hurricane
Katrina?
Industry
• Agriculture• Fishing• Shipbuilding• Shipping• Hospitality – cruise
lines, hotels, restaurants
• Medical• Insurance and more
Impact on Transportation
• Trucks and Roads • Taxes• Government - DOT• Natural resources –
steel, oil, rubber
Mathematics
• Economics• Statistics• Weights and
Measurements• Graphing• Architecture
Connections
The Arts
• Music
• Art
• Film
• Dance
Connections
Benefit concert for the American Red Crosswww.redcross.org/article/0,1072,0_312_2600,00.html
Multimedia
• Documentaries – science, history, social issues, etc.
• Advertising - TV, Radio and Print Ads
• Make a movie• DVD – recipes ($$$)• Web site• Power Point• Cooking Show – New
Orleans Cuisine
Connections
Student filmmaking
Service-Learning
Connections
Schools can design and deliver service-learning projects to help the kids displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
www.21stCenturySchools.com/Hurricane_Katrina_Service_Projects.htm
Global Classroom
Connections
• Collaborate with students in other states or countries on projects.
• Conduct research and online interviews via email or video
• Write to various organizations and companies around the world to request various materials.
Brainstorm Process
1. Select a theme.
2. Create a concept map or a PowerPoint including every possibility you think of that can be done with the theme.
3. Be sure to include your thoughts on how to address the Multiple Literacies, Service Learning, Multimedia, and Big Project Ideas.
Resources
• See www.21stCenturySchools.com for more information on planning units and ideas for unit themes.
• Children’s Literature
• Organizations
• Songs
• Web sites
• More to come . . .
Children's Literature
• Hurricanes, David Weisner• Hurricane & Tornado, Jack
Challoner• Magic School Bus Inside a
Hurricane, Joanna Cole• Wild Weather Hurricanes, by
Lorraine Jean Hopping• Encyclopedia of Hurricanes,
Tornadoes and Cyclones, David Longshore
Organizations
• Congressional Black Caucus - www.congressionalblackcaucus.net/
•NAACP - www.naacp.org
•American Red Cross - www.redcross.org
•Salvation Army - www.salvationarmyusa.org
Many more to added.
Songs
• See the following link at Wikipedia for a list of songs used for hurricane relief, and a list of songs protesting the manner in which the situation was handled.
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tribute_songs_to_Hurricane_Katrina
Coyright Information
• Permission was granted by the Associated Press to use these
photos for demonstration of curriculum design for teachers at no
charge. Names of photographers, dates of photos, and additional
info is located in the Notes on each slide. To view online, click Edit,
then Edit Slide, and you will be able to view the notes. Or contact
Anne Shaw at Director@21stCenturySchools.com
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