Earth and Space Nature's Fury

Session 1: Earth and Space Nature's Fury Introduction

Learning Intention

We are learning about Earth Science.

Success Criteria

I understand the enduring understandings of our inquiry unit.

I can brain storm what I already know about Earth Science.

Tuning In

Discuss the Enduring Understandings of the Earth Science unit.

• By understanding natural processes and human activity we gain a true understanding of how the Earth’s surface continues to change over time. 

• By improving our understanding of how changes to the earth occur over time helps prepare humans for survival.

Mini Lesson

Let's brain storm everything we know about the following key questions.

• What is the earth surface?

• How can the earth's surface change?

• What is a natural disaster?

• What is human disaster?

Activity

Students fill in their KWLH chart, that they know and what they want to know. 

What is a Geological Disaster?

A Geological Disaster happens when natural geological forces cause wanton death and destruction in an area. Such disasters can be triggered by a single major event or phenomenon or a combination of two or more natural or man-made forces acting together to result in such a disaster.

What does Geological mean?

The word Geology relates to the study of the earth's physical structure and substance.

What is a Hydrological Disaster?

A Hydrological disasters are described as a sudden and violent event caused due to the change in the quality, distribution or movement of water below the surface or in the atmosphere. In other words, Hydrological disasters are events caused by deviations in the normal water cycle and/or overflow of bodies of water caused by wind set up. 

What does Hydrological mean?

The word Hydrological relates to the study of movement, distribution, and management of water on Earth and other planets. This includes the water cycle, water resources, and drainage basin sustainability. 

What is a Meteorological Disaster?

A Meteorological Disaster is caused by changes to the Earth's atmosphere. They are violent, sudden and destructive changes that occur towards an environment and are generally produced by changes to the weather.

What does Meteorological mean?

The word Meteorolgy relates to the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, including both weather and climate. 

What is a Climatological Disaster?

A climatological disaster is a major event caused by extreme weather or changes in the Earth's climate. These events can have severe impacts on people, animals, and the environment. 

What does Climatological mean?

The word Climate relates to the usual or typical weather that happens in a place over a long period of time. Climate is different from weather because weather can change from day to day, but climate is about the long-term patterns we can expect in a particular area.