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On a World Map, indicate the major regions where all the natural disasters listed in the table below tend to occur. Use colourful symbols and a key to indicate the location of each of the types of disasters. Label the locations and the map appropriately.
 * NATURAL DISASTERS PROJECT **
 * LEVEL FOUR **
 * COMPULSORY TASK **

Choose a type of natural disaster you would like to research in more detail from the table below: From the options listed below, you need to choose one from __each column__ to complete: You will need to access a variety of resources in researching your Natural Disaster. Consider non-fiction books, newspaper clippings, encyclopaedias as well as internet web sites. Prepare a bibliography with exact references (NOT “Google”!) and attach it to your completed work
 * TASKS WITH OPTIONS **
 * ** Floods ** || ** Volcanoes ** || ** Cyclones/Hurricanes/Typhoons ** ||
 * ** Bushfires ** || ** Earthquakes ** || ** Tsunamis ** ||
 * ** Written ** || ** Creative ** || ** Technology ** ||
 * Research a specific major disaster and make a timeline of events (at least 10) || Construct a 3D model to show how the disaster happens – label it appropriately || Create a Powerpoint with at least 10 slides including animation, information, diagrams and photos about your chosen disaster type ||
 * Make a facts chart with at least 10 facts about your chosen natural disaster || Make a diorama to illustrate a major disaster – label it appropriately || Use Kahootz to make an animation of a natural disaster happening, from before it begins to afterwards ||
 * Make a table detailing information about a natural disaster, including: TYPE, WHEN, WHERE, DAMAGE, CASUALTIES, OTHER INFORMATION || Design a building that will survive the type of natural disaster you have chosen – it must have at least 10 disaster proof features. || Make a spreadsheet and construct at least two graphs to illustrate the effect of your chosen natural disaster on the environment and on the people who live nearby ||
 * Make a poster with at least 10 labelled photos showing the events unfolding in an actual natural disaster || Make a cross section model of a natural disaster and label it with text flags || Make a multi media slideshow with at least 10 digital photographs illustrating how to avoid/survive the natural disaster you have chosen ||
 * Make a booklet with at least 10 rules to prepare for/avoid the natural disaster || Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence of events in the natural disaster, label each picture properly || Make a 10 minute video clip about your natural disaster and download it to show on the IWB. It must include commentary and pictures ||
 * Write a summary report of an actual event – include diagrams or pictures || Make an action model to illustrate a natural disaster happening, demonstrate this to the class (with commentary) || On the computer, make a flow chart to show at least 10 critical stages of your chosen disaster ||