Teaching NGG ESS3.B Natural hazards is an important part of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Natural hazards can be terrifying and devastating events that occur in the natural world. These hazards can include earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, wildfires, and other weather-related events. In order to protect ourselves and our communities, it is important to understand natural hazards and how to respond to them.

The NGSS is a set of standards developed to provide students with a solid foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. ESS3.B specifically focuses on teaching students about natural hazards, including their causes and how to mitigate their effects.

These natural disaster worksheets are a comprehensive educational resource for 4th and 5th grade students.With a variety of worksheets covering different types of natural disasters, such as flooding, rainstorms, and earthquakes, students can learn about the causes and effects of each type of disaster. These activities aim to help students test their understanding of the concepts presented in the worksheets. Additionally, the writing exercises included in the packet allow students to apply what they have learned by brainstorming and developing strategies to respond to natural disasters.

Topics included are:

• Natural Disasters and Glaciers
• Earthquakes and Infrastructure
• Earthquake and Buildings
• Natural Disasters and Urban flooding
• Rainstorms and Natural Disasters
• Earthquake Safety Measures
• Wildfire Safety Measures

The resource includes reading informational text with range of activities such as:

• reading comprehension questions
• multiple-choice questions
• guided writing prompts
• short research project

For printable worksheet packet click here.

The short research project on Natural Disasters and Glaciers  included in the packet is designed to help students learn more about a specific natural hazard. The project requires students to research the glaciers and  create a short report.

Aligned with CCSS for Grade 4 Writing Standard  (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.7) and Reading Informational Text Standard  (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1), and NGSS Earth and Space Science Standard 3-ESS3-2 and Natural Hazard ESS3B, these worksheets help students develop their reading and writing skills while learning about natural disasters.

The packet also provides students with writing prompts on how to respond to natural disasters such as earthquakes and wildfires. The writing exercises aim to help students to think critically and creatively about how to stay safe during a natural disaster, making the packet both informative and practical.

The packet is designed for 4th and 5th-grade students and is available in digital format and  black & white PDFs.

These activities aim to help students test their understanding of the concepts presented in the worksheets. Additionally, the writing exercises included in the packet allow students to apply what they have learned by brainstorming and developing strategies to respond to natural disasters.

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