In this National Geographic Xpeditions lesson, students will pull from their research, conversations, and everyday lives to determine whether or not an area is safe enough from severe weather to make a home. Students will be challenged to form an opinion, and justify their ideas to others.
Home to the U.S. National Geography Standards, Xpeditions brings geography to life for nearly two million educators, students, and families a year. Part of the renowned MarcoPolo Consortium of educational Web sites, Xpeditions offers award-winning online and printable resources, including more than 500 lesson plans and activities, an interactive atlas with more than 1,600 printable maps, and Xpeditions Hall, a virtual museum for learning and exploration.
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