Grade 6 Library Lessons:
S.L.A.M.: Some sites for Science Information:
- Science News for Kids- current articles that you can search by topic https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org
- How Stuff Works- lots of facts, but also some pop-up ads… don’t get distracted!!! https://science.howstuffworks.com /
- The United States Environmental Protection Agency- EPA for Kids- lots of topics and info https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics
- Exploratorium- science site to search articles and topics https://www.exploratorium.edu
- DOGO news- current events and current topics in kid friendly format- https://www.dogonews.com/
Survival 101: Library Research Project
Tornadoes:
https://online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/tornadoes
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-tornado.htm
https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes
Hurricanes:
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-hurricane.htm
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane.html
www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/2014/09/11-ways-signal-help/
Blizzards:
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-winter-storms.htm
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/blizzard-survival-guide-these-tips-could-help-save-your-life/102904
Mountains or Woods:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost
https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/how-to-get-found-if-youre-lost-in-the-woods/
http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/survival/basic.htm
http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/2014/09/11-ways-signal-help/
Flood
https://www.ready.gov/floods
https://www.semswa.org/education-outreach/flooding/flood-safety/flood-awareness-for-kids/
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-safety-flood.htm
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/flood
Tornadoes:
https://online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/tornadoes
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-tornado.htm
https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes
Hurricanes:
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-hurricane.htm
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane.html
www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/2014/09/11-ways-signal-help/
Blizzards:
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-winter-storms.htm
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/blizzard-survival-guide-these-tips-could-help-save-your-life/102904
Mountains or Woods:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost
https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/how-to-get-found-if-youre-lost-in-the-woods/
http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/survival/basic.htm
http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/2014/09/11-ways-signal-help/
Flood
https://www.ready.gov/floods
https://www.semswa.org/education-outreach/flooding/flood-safety/flood-awareness-for-kids/
https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-safety-flood.htm
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/flood