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Natural Hazards Research Project



Learning Objective: MS ESS 3-2.
Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects


Directions: Using your information from class, web resources, and your researching skills, you will research a type of Natural Hazard including the process, predictability, and monitoring of the natural hazard you choose.
You may choose one of the natural hazards covered in class:

Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanoes, Ring of Fire, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, Floods, Landslides, Avalanche, Blizzard, Droughts, or Wildfires.

Your objective is to develop technology (process, tool, program, app, design, etc.) to mitigate the effects of your chosen Natural Hazard. This could be to aid in the prevention (before the event occurs), impact (during the event), or recovery (after the event) of your hazard.



Part 1:Research
Research: As you conduct your research use the material posted on Schoology
Here is a document with websites that will help you with your report.


Natural Hazard (put what natural hazard you chose)
earthquake


Write if you are working by yourself or with a partner. If you are working with a partner, include their name.

Brody,Kevin


Part 1: Use your research to answer the questions below.

1. Describe your natural hazard (definition)?
The earthquake shakes the ground and can take down strong structures


2. Describe the process of how your natural hazard forms.
It can form by the tectonic plates under the earth colling into one another


3. When does the natural hazard occur? Are there “seasons”? Describe to what degree your hazard is predictable or unpredictable?
It is somewhat predictable because scientists and see the waves of an earthquake but only can predict it not long before it happens


4. Choose an example event of your natural hazard and describe the following: When did your specific natural hazard occur (date)? How many people were affected? What was the total cost in dollars for the event?
The earthquake chile on may 22, 1960 in alaska and it costed over millions to collect all of the debris and rebuild the damage


5. How do scientists predict the hazards (early warning signs)? What are the warning signs that scientists look for to monitor your natural disaster?
They use waves and tectonic plate data to show when they are going to happen or how they are going to happen


6. What tools/ instruments do they use to monitor or track the hazard? (List at least 3 and how they are used)
Strainmaters, tiltmeters and the GPS.

7. What are some ways that scientists mitigate and/or warn people of the hazards?
developing strict building codes, creating seismic hazard maps, and retrofitting infrastructure to withstand shaking


Part 2: Technologies
Based on your research about your particular natural hazard, develop new technologies (process, tool, program, app, design, etc.) to aid in the prevention (before the event occurs), impact (during the event), or recovery (after the event) of your hazard. Your technologies should include a blue-print or diagram to illustrate your concept. You may use online resources including but not limited to Tinkercad, Sketchup, Mecabricks, Scratch, online drawing (https://jspaint.app/)(google draw)(Autodraw), physical drawing/sketch, or any other visual option approved by your teacher. Add an image or sharable* link to your blueprint (*if the link can not be viewed, it will not be accepted). You need to label the different parts of your technology and the materials they are made of.

Put your Blueprint here:
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/47fefr8cC2A-kevin-1/edit?returnTo=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinkercad.com%2Fdashboard&sharecode=FNT0hNAemypW9wiM_QRnQDb32bq-DYAbrTUpNYF-dEU




Answer the following questions based on your new technologies.

1. Describe your technology/idea in detail. (how it works, what is the process, what does it do exactly? etc.) (3-5 sentences)
Our technology helps earthquakes because of the springs. The springs help the house stay stable and not rip off the ground. Also, our house is made out of steel, bricks and titanium so it if firm and can survive.

2. Who is your technology intended for? Individuals, households, towns, large cities, or government agencies? (Explain your answer 1-3 sentences)
Our structure is intended for families because the house does not have enough room for many people but it can work really well and save lives.

3. Describe how your technology aids in the Prevention, Impact, or Recovery of the hazard? (1-3 sentences)
Our technology impacts earthquakes because it is made of very strong materials and has springs to stay sturdy.

4. How difficult would it be to implement your idea? (How much would it cost? How long would it take to construct/install? etc.) (1-3 sentences)
It would cost at least over 100,000 due to the materials and would take at least 2 weeks to build due to the springs.


Part 3: Schoology Video
Present your concept in a video presentation covering the four questions above. Watch this video on how to use Wevideo or schoology Video.
Write your script for the video or place a shareable link to your script here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RFm4kiwL5EEtPWc3AEFP9dikpo-c9WNT/view?usp=sharing


For easy grading, Please put a link to your WeVideo video here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RFm4kiwL5EEtPWc3AEFP9dikpo-c9WNT/view?usp=sharing


Grading Rubric:
Research: Completely answered each question from Part 1 and accurately represented your research. Resource Links Included:
________/1 Points

Technology: Your concept is fully developed and includes a blueprint of your new technology. The blueprint parts are labeled. Clear effort was put into the project and students utilized creative means to present their concept. Students utilized proper grammar and spelling throughout the blueprint. The blueprint looks professional, accurate, and concise. All information is legible.
________/2 Points (Bonus☆ for 3D/physical model ________/0.5)

Technology explanation: Completely answered each question from Part 2 and accurately represented your technologies. Explanations are logical based on the idea presented. Resource Links Included .
________/1 Points

Video Clear explanation of mitigation technology.
________/1 Points

Total: ________/5 Points
☆ Bonus point added if point value is below 0.5 and does not go above 5/5 or 100%