Forecasting Disaster

High School, Middle School, Science

Units included in Forecasting Disaster

  • Scott County Landfill 
    • 360 Video 
    • Take a trip to this local landfill to see what becomes of our garbage and trash.
  • The Life and Times of John Dalton 
    • VR Comic Book 
    • Examine the life and times of John Dalton in this virtual comic book
  • Climate Change 
    • 2D Videos 
    • Learn more about the causes and effects of climate change and your role in it.
  • Blizzards and Wendy
    • 360 Video  
    • Bundle up for lessons on blizzard conditions and how impactful they can be.
  • Bananas and Breakout 
    • Avoid the tigers while feeding the monkeys in Banana Breakout, this virtual pong-style interactive game.

All lessons are based on Next Gen Science Standards.
All units are related to Earth Science.

  • Age Group: Middle School
  • Category: Earth Science
  • NGSS: MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS3-5
  • Runtime: 35-45 min.

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