Lightning K-2 Lesson Plan Adaptations

Lessons and activities in the Masters of Disaster curriculum kit are complete and ready for use the moment you open the box. We know, however, that at times teachers and others working with children adapt activities to meet the needs of their students. We want to pass these creative and innovative ideas on to you! You will find adaptations of Masters of Disaster lessons and activities listed below as suggested by users of the curriculum. If a lesson plan is not listed, we have not yet received a suggested adaptation for that lesson. If you have a suggestion of your own, please let us know.

Lesson Plan 1, "Balloons and Static Electricity" Activity,
pp 96-99

• Children could estimate how many cereal pieces the balloon will pick up with the static electricity it has. They could chart the actual amount, and graph their findings. (from Georgia Dunn, El Monte City Schools, El Monte, Calif., American Red Cross, Board of Directors)

Lesson Plan 3, "Lightning Timer" Activity, pp 106-108

• Glue a magnet on the back of the completed Lightning Timer and send it home with students to post on their refrigerator. Families can use it with the 30/30 rule for lightning safety the next time they experience a storm. Bessie Dalton, American Red Cross Grayson County Chapter, Denison, TX