Our school is going to have a Science Fair. The fifth grade classes will prepare for our role as "scientists in the making" by designing and creating original science fair projects. In order to do this, we must not only understand the scientific method but be able to complete lab reports using this method. To be better prepared to construct our awesome projects, we will study the water cycle, the basics of plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, and force and friction. We will learn about these things while exploring the causes of natural disasters.

Tools and Resources:     

We will make use of the many fine books in our Media Center, plus books checked out from your local library. We will use the Technology Center to access the informational online links provided below. We will view videos from Discovery School on different types of disasters. 

2. After presenting the project overview, students will use the links provided on the school website to complete their web based field trips. They will be given report sheets to demonstrate their learning. 

3. After acquiring general information on the earth and weather, students will form groups of four. Each group will be assigned a specific "natural disaster" topic. These topics include hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and floods.

6. Student teams will produce a visual project to demonstrate their learning in regards their particular topic. They will present their learning to their classmates and invited guests. They will produce an evaluation for their classmates.

  Project Sharing:  

You will complete your Natural Disaster's project. You will present your learning and project to your classmates and guests.  During the presentation each team member will be expected to explain their specific area of expertise. You will prepare a crossword puzzle, gameboard, game show simulation, or some other form of evaluation for your classmates.