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Debris flow safety in our neighborhood*

Debris flow

Debris flow safety in our neighborhood*

Students will visit a local debris basin and learn about two different ways that humans can manage debris flows to keep our neighborhoods safe. (2.75 hrs)

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NGS Standard(s):

ESS1C: The history of planet Earth;  ESS2A: Earth materials and systems;  ESS2B: Plate tectonics and large-scale systems;  ESS2C: The role of water in Earth's surface processes;  ESS2E: Biogeology;  ESS3B: Natural hazards;  ETS1B: Developing possible solutions;  ETS1C: Optimizing the design solution; 

Grade(s):

2nd Grade;  3rd Grade;  4th Grade;  5th Grade;