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Free Resources to Teach Children About Earthquakes and Tsunamis

s most important news sources. This link is the English version of Kyodo News. You can access up-to-the-minute details about all aspects of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Kyodo has extensive video footage of the earthquake and tsunami.

accesses news and science sources from around the world to bring you a complete picture of Japan's earthquake and tsunami, plus general scientific and historical earthquake and tsunami information.

provides a direct line on news, issues and events concerning Earth. The link takes you to the educator materials page. You can access videos, live streams, lessons, data and free printable activities.

NOAA operates the . The NWS is a constantly updated weather source from which other weather channels and news sources information. I recommend that teachers and homeschoolersthrough RSS feeds or classroom podcasts.

Japan's recent tsunami calls to mind the 2004 tsunami. Many school children will be too young to remember this event. Here are hometaken at different places where the tsunami hit. I recommend turning the volume down as the language is graphic in spots. The is provides video coverage of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. These are very poignant videos, so be prepared to follow up with discussion.

Pearl S. Buck's 1948 story of a Japanese family's experiences following a tsunami. After the 2004 tsunami, Scholastic Books made copies of this book available at reduced rates, to help children understand the event. I recommend following up news and video coverage by reading "The Big Wave."

Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben writes from 25-plus years teaching K-8, special needs, ESL, adult education and homeschool. A mother of four, Marilisa cares about child and family issues, emotional health, sustainable living and social justice. She writes about parenting issues for the Yahoo! Contributor Network.