Students learn how communities around the world prepare for and respond to natural disasters. Students are asked, “How can you build a structure to withstand the tornado winds?” They use the materials provided to build a structure that will hold a family of 3 people during a tornado and then test their model and compare results. Prior to the construction, students will research and design their model on paper, and show how they will use their limited budget. 

• Learn about natural disasters and prepare for tornados

• Design a solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related impact whilst 

• considering the properties of materials and techniques

• Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled

This unit has a creativity focus:

• Generate and explore ideas for structures to withstand a tornado

• Plan, envision, create, and evaluate a model shelter

• Consider multiple perspectives and reflect on steps taken

Resources 

Web and Print

• So you think you think you’d survive video from the Weather channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tq66ksizg0

 Other Resources

• Construction materials such as straws, cardboard, yarn, plastic containers, water bottles, paper, foil, toilet paper rolls, rubber bands, paper cups, etc.

• Glue, string, staples, tape, etc. for attaching materials

• Allow students to take notes, design, and keep a record in their notebook in a method that works best for them

English Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Y-bWFKPtituknv2qHZjVm3Z54h0W7xZpiMqZQPXIPk/edit?usp=sharing

Hindi Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W_72tFy1f4BofkPxL7K59GMXhD7PXoG9qNuQG6Y7Dvg/edit?usp=sharing

Gujarati Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Cp8yIYbTv1OVBPblKCyP2-tmjjLykLd-ClAg4QXSHc/edit?usp=sharing

Kannada Version

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ua4B8yqtNQSuAEJcmECsPzzJZuV0l2guafN3SgpstHU/edit?usp=drive_link