Introduction
Help! Landslides are a real, nautral occurrance that can put the lives of many in danger!
Luckily, the CAN be prevented! It is up to you to find out how, and to spread the word in order for people to take action to prevent landslides from detroying homes and lives.
Task
Here is your job:
Through research, determine what landslides are.
Once you understand what they are, find out ways they can be prevented.
Now that you know what they are and what can be done to stop them from happening, write a letter to your local repsentatives persuading them to put your action into place.
Remind them of what can happen if they don't....
Process
1. Watch the following video: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/101-videos/landslides
Take note of the degree of devestation, who and what is affected, and where the landslides occur. Use the following graphic organizer:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VS3R62Noe6D0v8ziCOLcXdm5w37yPPUxdlBr7F2vS7U/edit?usp=sharing
2. Conduct research so that you have a better understanding of what landslides are and how you can prevent them.
Use the following graphic organizer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C-Ljd98QwZ7xeKMzI05gROn8EtdAAzhTtY7xB5qeLo0/edit?usp=sharing
3. Now that you are familiar with landslides, we must inform those who have the power to prevent them at the state level!
Brainstorm a persuasive letter that will be mailed to a local state representative, detailing why it is so important that we utilize our resources and money to put measures in place that prevent landslides.
Use the following graphic organizer to map out your letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dA1ggn0uAnvMvr1HATtZyiFgF0esrbNqFBXo57Jby7A/edit?usp=sharing
Use this graphic organizer to format your letter: http://www.lovetoteach.org/media/k2/items/cache/b48f2c03bbd159814922841bfb3fe7d7_XL.jpg
4. Write a rough draft of your letter.
5. Get with a partner and peer review your letter
6. Complete final draft.
7. Present letter to class.
Evaluation
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Graphic Organizer: Video |
Student does not fill in the graphic organizer or fails to follow instructions to find information to place in organizer. |
Details that are on the graphic organizer are placed in the correct category, but are often times interpretations of what is seen in the video along with personal opinion. |
Details that are on the graphic organizer are placed in the correct category, are direct observations from the video, and are not inferences or opinions. |
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Graphic Organizer: Research |
Student does not complete graphic organizer as instructed. |
Student checks in with teacher for each website visited, fills in each column, paraphrases with some direct quotes, but finds some information that does not directly relate to landslides and their prevention. |
Student checks in with teacher for each website visited, fills in each column, paraphrases information, and finds information only pertaining to landslides and their prevention. |
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Letter |
Student does not complete steps to draft final copy, produces a letter, but with many grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. |
Students does all that is asked, but does not correct all of mistakes. |
Student completes rough draft, completes peer review, completes teacher review, fills in graphic organizers, and completes final draft. |
Conclusion
Thank you for your help. Writing letters to local state representatives is an amazing way to be a part of your community and make a difference! With your help, many injuries and the destruction of homes, roads, and buildings can be prevented.
Credits
Bauer, J., & Fuemmeler, S. (n.d.). How to avoid landslide hazards. Retrieved October 30, 2015, from http://appalachianlandslide.com/how-to-avoid-landslide-hazards/
Puget sound landslides: Prevention and reducing risks. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2015, from http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/landslides/prevent/prevent.html
Landslide prevention. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2015, from https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/319810
Landslide 101 [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2015, from http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/environment
Landslides. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2015, from http://www.ussartf.org/landslides.htm
Teacher Page
http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/gsu/
http://appalachianlandslide.com/how-to-avoid-landslide-hazards/
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/landslides/prevent/prevent.html
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/319810
http://www.ussartf.org/landslides.htm
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/environment
Standards:
S:ESS1:6:5.2 Explain how some changes to the Earth’s surface happen abruptly, as a result of landslides, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; while other changes happen very slowly as a result of weathering, erosions and deposition of sediment caused by waves, wind, water and ice.
S:ESS1:6.6.3 Describe the properties of soil, such as color, texture, capacity to retain water, and its ability to support plant life.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidenc
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)