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Introduce Phenomenon and Information Writing

Photo of student PSA, The top half is yellow with big black text that reads "KNOW WHAT TO DO!" Below that the top of a power line and pole can be seen on the right. To it's left is a yellow warning triangle symbol. To the left is the text "Do not make contact with the power line or anything that's making contact with it. Keep children, pets, and ladders away from power"
Phenomena: Powerlines and Storms

The students will be introduced to the topic of safety and powerlines by watching short videos and looking at photographs that show damaged power lines.

Students will be given time to analyze data from a recent Oregon Winter Ice Storm and notice connections to power lines and electricity.

Learning Goals:

  1. Students will Explore the relationship between Natural Disasters and the safety of damaged or downed power lines.
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Lesson 1 of 4 / Time: 45 mins

Students will obseve videos of powerlines after storms. They will analyze data from a recent Oregon winter ice storm and notice connections to power lines and electricity.

Natural Disasters and Powerline Safety

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