Documentary “Introduction to Emergency Planning” by FEMA, 2015, 4:14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbzvomQYJpE FEMA published a youtube series, Disaster Dodgers, of 5 videos for kids which describes various aspects of emergency preparedness. The videos are all kid-friendly, engaging, and great for short attention spans(3-7 minutes each)! The intro video would be perfect for an intro to the … Continue reading Media Resources Disaster Preparedness
Internet Source for Students Ready.gov for kids Ready.gov is a “national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to get the public involved and ultimately to increase the level of basic preparedness across the … Continue reading Internet Resources for 3rd Grade Disaster Preparedness
Fiction Book Title: Selvakumar Knew Better Author: Virginia Kroll Illustrator: Xiaojun Li Publication date: February 1, 2009 Publisher: Shen’s Books Description I thought this book would be a great resource for an interactive read-aloud in a Social Studies/English integration. It describes one family’s experience with the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, and how their dog- Selvakumar- helped … Continue reading Literature Resources for 3rd Grade Disaster Preparedness
Monster Guard: Prepare for Emergencies By American Red Cross, 2014 Free For Apple Devices For Android Devices Short demonstration video here This app, developed by the American Red Cross, helps students learn how to be prepared for disasters. They play as 5 different monsters, and go through various scenarios preparing them for tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, … Continue reading Interactive App for 3rd Grade Disaster Preparedness
Fiction Book: “Stop, Drop, and Roll” Author: Margery Cuyler Illustrations: Arthur Howard Publication Date: September 1, 2001 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Description: This story focuses on the importance of fire safety and prevention. It is about a little girl named Jessica, who worries about everything, and what she learns throughout her … Continue reading 2nd Grade: Disaster Preparedness Fiction Literature