This FutureFit Project is a supplemental project-based lesson covering the 2015 Gorkha earthquake in Nepal. It is designed to reinforce core science subject material while also incorporating social-emotional learning and character education skills and concepts.
OVERVIEW:
This FutureFit lesson is designed to supplement a standard 12-15 unit lesson for 6th, 7th or 8th-grade Earth Science by offering a unique project that ties together the core academic concepts with a set of FutureFit social-emotional and character education skills.
STUDENT/GROUP OUTPUT:
Students can choose one of 3 work products to submit or present:
- A news report on how Kathmandu has been rebuilt in the 2 years following the quake
- Report to the USGS or other NGO on the necessity for changes to construction practices in earthquake zones
- Presentation to a community group or civic organization about the importance of raising money for disaster relief efforts
SUGGESTED SUBJECT PREREQUISITES:
It is suggested that students should have studied the following subject material as background for this lesson:
- Plate tectonics, fault formation, seismic waves
- Earthquake construction, Richter scale
- Disaster preparedness and response (suggested)
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (suggested):
- Internet access
- Google Classroom/Drive/Apps
- Smartphone/tablet
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
These activities support the following NGSS earth science curriculum standards:
- MS-ESS2-2, Earth Systems
- MS-ESS3-2, Earth and Human Activity
