MS-ESS3-2 - Performance Expectation
Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects.
Middle School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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datanatural hazardscatastrophic eventstechnologieseffectsforecastdevelopment
Skills
- analyze (data on natural hazards) #dok2
- interpret (data on natural hazards) #dok2
- forecast (future catastrophic events by analyzing data) #dok3
- inform (development of technologies using data analysis) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify types of natural hazards using provided data. #dok1
- I can describe how data is used to understand natural hazards. #dok1
- I can analyze data to recognize patterns related to natural hazards. #dok2
- I can interpret information to explain the likelihood of future catastrophic events. #dok2
- I can forecast future catastrophic events based on analysis of data. #dok3
- I can use data-driven findings to recommend the development of technologies to lessen the impact of natural hazards. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Patterns in data about natural hazards can help predict future catastrophic events.
- Technological advancements informed by scientific analysis of hazards can help reduce the impact of such events.
Essential Questions
- How can scientists use data to predict future natural disasters?
- What kinds of data are most useful for forecasting catastrophic events?
- How does technology help communities respond to natural hazards?
- What are the limitations of predicting and mitigating the effects of natural hazards?
- How can the analysis of past disasters guide the development of new technologies to prevent future damage?