Life+uses+in+the+classroom

There are obvious uses for Life as we knew it in many classes. BUT--I want to hear from you--how do you think it can be used? This question came up at the meeting and it is instructive to my choices of books--it reverts back to our first book--the socratic question is...

What becomes normal when normal isn't normal anymore?

Math //Predict how long your supplies will last based on how much you have and how much you consume in a day. For instance, you have 300 gallons of water. You use 1 gallon a day to cook, 2 quarts a day for drinking, and 5 gallons a week for laundry. At this rate, how long will your water last? You can also do it with food items - how much you have and how much each person uses a day. You can also find out how much of something you can consume per day or week if you want it to last for a certain amount of time.//

Science Weather/Climate Changes Properties of volcanoes--could this really happen? Could ash fill the air from so many miles away? What is the role of the moon in our weather patterns? What technology do we take for granted?

Social Studies Talk with students about individual responsibilities vs. the role of the government in the wake of a natural disaster. SQ--Did the government do a good job of responding to the needs of the citizens? SQ--From a historical perspective, did the systems in place improve between Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita? How does school continue when the building is used as emergency shelter? Enrichment Lesson would be to develop a safety plan for your house, the school, etc. From a world perspective, there are places in the world where people are surviving without our "necessities" every day. Do we do enough to help the world? What would you miss most if you were stuck in your house with limited food? What are the differences between the generations that are living?

Language Arts How did the characters prioritize their survival? Which theme best fits the book? Which character do you identify with most? Connect with short story--"Summer without the Sun"

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