Lesson Plans
The Pillowcase Project –
The Science of Safety
Grades: Elementary (3-5)
Subject Area: Emergency Preparedness, Science
Made Possible By: American Red Cross
This teaching kit, The Science of Safety, is designed to help you bring The Pillowcase Project into your classroom, with standards-based learning activities that provide students with a scientific perspective on four natural hazards — hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and volcanoes. We hope that you and your students enjoy The Science of Safety and that you will share your opinion of this program by clicking the Feedback link on this page.
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Complete Teaching Kit
Activity One
Activity Two
Activity Three
Hazards Map Poster
Be Prepared Poster
Coping Skills Poster
Standards Report