COURSE NAME: Natural Disasters

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Indian Lake

INSTRUCTOR: TBD

Half Year

COURSE PREREQUISITES: This course is recommended for students who have already taken Earth Science.

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: Wild fires, tsunamis, earthquakes and more! There is nothing like a
natural disaster to remind us of the amazing power of nature. Learn what causes these disasters, how they
affect humans and other living things, and how they have helped us learn more about the way our planet
works.

Learning Outcomes for this Course:
1. The student will gain an understanding of the geologic and atmospheric processes responsible for natural
hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought, and
blizzards.

2. The student will gain an understanding of the areas susceptible to natural hazards and the frequency with
which these hazards become natural disasters.

The student will gain an understanding of practical ways to avoid the effects of natural disasters and
mitigate the effects in areas where they are likely to occur.

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS:

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