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Disaster Resilience - Preparing for Natural Hazards
Lesson5 of 7 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyCivics and CitizenshipHealth and Physical EducationHealthEnvironmentalClimate ChangeDisaster resilienceEconomicDesign ThinkingRisk Management
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will learn how to make productive decisions in an emergency situation. Students will begin by quickly writing a list of items they would pack if they needed to leave their home due to an emergency. They will reflect on their choices then take time to write a well-considered packing list. They will then draw a site plan of where they live and label it with tasks or items that need addressing to prepare their home for a natural hazard. The class will conduct an audit of the school’s emergency procedures, suggest revisions for clarity, then conduct an evacuation drill.
The lessons in this unit are designed to inform students about natural hazards in the local environment and ways to reduce risk, prepare, respond and recover from a disaster or emergency.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the purpose of planning for an emergency evacuation
- understand the steps they can take to prepare their property for a natural hazard
- understand the importance of clear, easy to find instructions during an emergency
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify essential items to take during an emergency
- reflect on their own readiness for a natural hazard
- evaluate ways to prepare their home for a natural hazard
- audit emergency procedures for clarity of instructions
Lesson Guides and Printables
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