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Responding to Catastrophic Natural Disasters in Western Communities

The American West: Environment, Hazards, and Landmarks

3rd Grade·Social Studies·US-MA-SS

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Analyze how citizens, firefighters, state forestry departments, and emergency response teams collaborate to protect communities and restore land.

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The American West: Environment, Hazards, and Landmarks

3rd Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS

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Examine the environmental hazards of the West, community disaster response, iconic national parks, and physical mapping skills.

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4.T4e.4Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Explain how disasters, such as drought and forest fires, have affected the region, and how government and citizens have responded to catastrophic events.