CONNECT:
- How disastrous can a flood be? See these pictures of the worst floods in U.S. history: https://www.bustle.com/articles/85907-the-8-worst-floods-in-us-history-show-how-devastating-extreme-weather-can-be
- Lots of people know the story of Noah and the flood, but do you know that there are flood stories from the Ivory Coast, Figi, Alaska and other places around the world? Read some of them at http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/flood-myths.html
- There’s a famous legend about a little Dutch boy who plugged up a hole in a dike to save Holland from flooding. Find out the truth at http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-the-little-dutch-boy-who-saved-holland/
- What’s a levee, and how do they stop floods? Watch scientists discuss these temporary dikes at http://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/levee/
CREATE:
- Watch this simulation of a flood to see a behind-the-scenes look at how a flood is initiated from rainfall!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89O7cx6mR_Y
- Different parts of the United States are more flood-prone. Click on this interactive map to see flood-risk areas: http://water.weather.gov/ahps/long_range.php
- Experiment with a flood map. Change the sea level and see what effects it has on different countries: http://flood.firetree.net/
- Dams help stave off floods. Build your own mini-dam by following the instructions at http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/buildadam.html
CARE:
- What damage can a raindrop do? With a LOT of other raindrops, rain can be dangerous. A mere 2 feet of water can float a large vehicle or even a bus; This is why you should never drive through flooded roads. Watch the impact at https://weather.com/news/weather/video/facts-about-flooding
- How do you prepare for a flood, especially a flash flood? Follow the tips at http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/
- Learn how to keep your family safe during a flood: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood
- What happens AFTER a flood? Here’s an activity book about being safe after a flood: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disasters/documents/childrensmagazinebesafeflood.pdf
CAREERS:
Want to manage disasters? There will always be jobs to prepare for and
deal with natural disasters. Open the career floodgates now!
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