Name ______________________________________________
Date: ______________
Natural Disaster Project!
MY PROJECT IS DUE ON: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd
Part 1: Earth Surface Description! Choose a natural disaster that causes a quick change to
earth’s surface (volcano, landslide, earthquake, hurricane, or tornado)! Then, research to find out
more information. You can use chapters 7 and 9 in your textbook to get information. These are
some suggested websites to use also:
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-volcano.htm
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/
http://kids.discovery.com/home
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Suggestion- Google: “natural disaster you choose information for kids”.
For example: “Volcano information for kids”.
Next, write a 3 paragraph report about your natural disaster. Each must be 7 to 10 sentences.
-1st paragraph: Describe
- What is the definition of your natural disaster?
- How does it form?
- What does it look like?
-2nd paragraph: Choose 1 real life example of your natural disaster
- Where and when did this natural disaster take place?
- What effects did this disaster have on the land?
- What effects did this disaster have on the people?
- What is the place where this occurred like today?
-3rd paragraph: Prepare for the natural disaster
- Does this natural disaster more common on some places on earth than others?
- Are there warning signs that the natural disaster may occur?
- What steps can be taken to prepare for the natural disaster?
Part 2: Make a DIORAMA out of a box to show what your natural disaster looks like after it
occurs. Create this by using craft supplies and items around your house or drawing or printing
out pictures! Get as creative as you would like! 
Remember, this is YOUR project! I expect to see 4th grade work. Points will be taken off if it is not
YOUR work! Any questions, please email Ms. McCoog at m.mccoog@sbcatholicacademy.org
Name ______________________________________________
Date Turned in: ______________
Project Checklist- Do I have:
_____ Natural Disaster Report
_____ Diorama
Ms. McCoog is grading me on:
Assignment
Possible Points
Complete sentence description of Natural Disaster
 Description
- Definition
- Formation
- Appearance
 Specific natural disaster
- Location/when it happened
- Effects on land
- Effects on people
- Place today
 Possibility/ Preparation
- Possibility of happening
- Warning signs
- Preparation steps
50
Ecosystem Diorama
 Use of art supplies/household items,
pictures, drawings to accurately show
ecosystem
20
Overall neatness and creativity of STUDENT
Writing in complete sentences and correct
grammar/ spelling
Total
Points Earned
15
15
100
10 Points are taken away every day that it is late!!!