As we are experiencing the affects of natural disasters more frequently from whatever phenomenon causing them, we need to raise a generation of students who can develop technology that can ease the devastating affects from them. I think having students do research of natural disasters in their region will provided a more real world connection for them. Also knowing who and how natural disasters are handled by the officials to help those affected by the disaster can also help raise a more literate society. By organizing a committee of students to prepare and work with the local agencies that assist people devastated by disasters is another way to raise their awareness. I think it is sad that it takes major devastation like a natural disaster to bring a nation together.
Hi LaKeitha,
ReplyDeleteI really like your post about raising a generation of students that are more scientifically literate to help create technology to ease the affects of these devestating natural disasters. I think that is a great idea to have students research about natural disasters and learn about the government agencies that handle these crises in their area to create that real world connection. This is a great idea to raise student awareness.
I agree that prediction is key - encouging our students to pick up where today's scientists leave off may someday help with disasters such as those we are studying. Having the students work with relief organizations is a great way to remind our students that this is not just a science lesson, but these are real people who are experiencing real loss. Your students will be better for having had the experiences you have given them, LaKeitha.
ReplyDeleteLaKeitha,
ReplyDeleteI think that you made a wonderful suggestion with regards to students working with local agencies, or at the local level in general. I think that sometimes students are unaware of the dire needs that exist in their own community, and there is the added reward of being able to directly see the effects their efforts can have. Amy