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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