Tsunami Survival Kit PBL
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.If a tsunami hit our community, what essential items would we need in a survival kit to ensure our safety and well-being?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- What are the most important things we need to survive a tsunami?
- How does a tsunami affect the land and the people?
- How can we prepare for a tsunami?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Identify essential items for a tsunami survival kit and justify their inclusion based on survival needs.
- Understand the impact of tsunamis on communities, including environmental and social effects.
- Learn how to prepare for a tsunami, including creating a family emergency plan and understanding evacuation routes.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsSurvival Challenge
Divide the class into teams and present them with a limited 'supply' of classroom objects. Each team must select items to create the best tsunami survival kit, justifying their choices and considering factors like space, weight, and usefulness.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Tsunami Survival Kit Design Challenge
Students design their own tsunami survival kit.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA survival kit design illustration with labeled items and justifications for each.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCombines identification of essential items with justification, reinforcing learning goals.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioTsunami Survival Kit Design Rubric
Content Knowledge & Item Selection
Understanding of tsunami-related hazards and selection of appropriate survival kit items.Essential Items Identification
Accuracy and relevance of items included in the survival kit.
Exemplary
4 PointsIncludes all essential items (water, food, first aid, communication) and goes above and beyond with thoughtful additions relevant to tsunami survival. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of survival needs.
Proficient
3 PointsIncludes most essential items for survival (water, food, first aid, communication). Demonstrates a good understanding of survival needs.
Developing
2 PointsIncludes some essential items but misses key elements crucial for survival. Shows basic understanding of survival needs but with gaps.
Beginning
1 PointsIncludes very few essential items and/or includes inappropriate items for a tsunami survival kit. Demonstrates limited understanding of survival needs.
Tsunami Impact Understanding
Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of tsunamis on communities and environment through item selection.
Exemplary
4 PointsDemonstrates deep understanding of tsunami impacts through thoughtful item selection and justifications, considering potential hazards and community needs.
Proficient
3 PointsShows good understanding of tsunami impacts through item selection and justifications, considering both immediate and potential hazards.
Developing
2 PointsShows basic awareness of tsunami impacts but may not fully connect it to item selection or justifications.
Beginning
1 PointsDemonstrates limited awareness of tsunami impacts and their relevance to survival kit contents.
Justification & Reasoning
Quality of explanations for item inclusion, demonstrating critical thinking and preparedness knowledge.Rationale Clarity
How clearly and logically students explain why each item is crucial for survival in a tsunami.
Exemplary
4 PointsProvides exceptionally clear, logical, and detailed justifications for each item, demonstrating sophisticated understanding of its role in tsunami survival. Goes beyond basic explanations.
Proficient
3 PointsProvides clear and logical justifications for each item, demonstrating a good understanding of its role in tsunami survival.
Developing
2 PointsProvides justifications for most items, but explanations may lack clarity or logical connection to tsunami survival needs.
Beginning
1 PointsProvides weak or unclear justifications for items, demonstrating limited understanding of their relevance to tsunami survival.
Critical Thinking
Demonstrates critical thinking skills in item selection and justification.
Exemplary
4 PointsDemonstrates exceptional critical thinking by considering multiple factors (e.g., environmental conditions, resource limitations, potential injuries) in item selection and justifications.
Proficient
3 PointsDemonstrates effective critical thinking by considering relevant factors in item selection and justifications.
Developing
2 PointsDemonstrates basic critical thinking but may overlook important factors in item selection and justifications.
Beginning
1 PointsDemonstrates minimal critical thinking and provides superficial justifications for item selection.
Presentation & Design
Clarity and organization of the survival kit design and justifications.Visual Clarity
The design is easy to understand and visually appealing.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe survival kit design is exceptionally clear, visually appealing, and easy to understand, with well-labeled items and thoughtful organization.
Proficient
3 PointsThe survival kit design is clear, visually appealing, and easy to understand, with labeled items.
Developing
2 PointsThe survival kit design is understandable but may lack visual appeal or have unclear labeling.
Beginning
1 PointsThe survival kit design is difficult to understand, lacks visual clarity, and has poorly labeled or unlabeled items.
Organization
Justifications are well-organized and presented in a logical manner.
Exemplary
4 PointsJustifications are exceptionally well-organized, presented in a logical and coherent manner, and easy to follow. Demonstrates advanced communication skills.
Proficient
3 PointsJustifications are well-organized and presented in a logical manner.
Developing
2 PointsJustifications are somewhat organized but may lack a clear logical flow.
Beginning
1 PointsJustifications are poorly organized and lack a clear logical flow.