Match the Tool to the Disaster

A quick, easy introduction to how we predict disasters for grades 6-8. Students match four science tools to the disasters they help forecast, then answer two short questions. Low-prep, one page, and simple enough for every learner.

Students connect the satellite, Doppler radar, river gauge, and seismograph to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes using a word bank. It is a friendly first look at the idea that scientists use different tools to watch for different hazards.

What's included: a one-page student worksheet with a short reading box, a word bank, a matching table, two easy questions, and a complete answer key.

Skills covered: disaster prediction, science tools, and natural hazards vocabulary. Aligned to NGSS MS-ESS3-2. Great for a warm-up, station, or sub-plan in a weather or natural hazards unit.