ESS.SCI.12.B
Analyze the impact on humans of naturally occurring extreme weather events such as flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms.
Earth Systems Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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impacthumansnaturally occurring extreme weather eventsfloodinghurricanestornadoesthunderstorms
Skills
- analyze (the impact of extreme weather events on humans) #dok3
- describe (types of naturally occurring extreme weather events) #dok1
- compare (different extreme weather events and their effects) #dok2
- evaluate (the severity and consequences of extreme weather events for communities) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different types of naturally occurring extreme weather events such as flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. #dok1
- I can describe how each type of extreme weather event affects humans. #dok1
- I can compare the effects of various extreme weather events on human communities. #dok2
- I can analyze how flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms impact people’s lives, property, and safety. #dok3
- I can evaluate the severity of impact caused by different types of extreme weather events on humans. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Extreme weather events can have significant and varied impacts on human lives and communities.
- Understanding the nature and effects of flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms helps individuals and communities prepare for and respond to these events.
Essential Questions
- What are the main types of naturally occurring extreme weather events that affect humans?
- How do flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms impact people and communities?
- In what ways do the effects of different extreme weather events compare or contrast?
- Why is it important to analyze and understand the impact of extreme weather events on humans?
- How can communities reduce or manage the risks associated with extreme weather events?