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THE 'WAVES' RESEARCH PROCESS

Assignment - Slideshow
Presentation - Slideshow
Collecting & Organizing Information - e Notes
Research Project Assessment  - Rubric
Why do we take notes - Slideshow

You have chosen one of the following: 

• Earthquakes
• Tsunamis
• Volcanoes

1) Explain how it are formed and the type of boundary(s) that is (are) involved in my type of natural disaster.
2) Include on type of technology (either prevention, warning systems or rescue) available to help save lives and property.
3) Share your ideas and finding through using a well designed presentation.

RATS TO THE RESCUE!

• WARNING: Early warning/detection systems of earthquakes, tsunamis, or volcanic eruptions.
• RESCUE: Rescue or relief procedures after an earthquake, tsunami, or volcanic eruption has already occurred.
• PREVENTION: Anti-earthquake, tsunami, or volcanic eruption technologies available.

Video Notetaking Form

RESEARCH TIPS

• Encyclopedia Articles will give you an excellent overview
• Look for reputable sites such as Geological or Scientific Organizations
• Identify keywods eg. hazards, warning, prevention, rescue, warning

     Britannica School

  Newsela

YouTube Clips

• Click on the controls on the bottom right- CC put closed captions on - so you can read and listen AND/OR slow down the speed

Why Summarize?

To reduce information to main ideas
To understand and learn important information
Summarizing Tip.............

.....tell me what I need to know but keep it BRIEF!

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