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Resilient Australia - Floodplain Modelling
Lesson11 of 18 in this unit
PrimaryYear 6ScienceEnvironmentalDisaster resilienceSustainabilityEconomicDesign ThinkingIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Lesson Summary
This lesson explores the impact of changing river volumes, floodplain terrain, and prevention and mitigation interventions on communities that are prone to experiencing floods. Students will observe and study flood dynamics and how they can impact communities, and then trial a range of interventions.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that deforestation attributed to human behaviour is increasing the likelihood of floods.
- observe how the shape of the riverbed can have a major influence on where flooding may occur.
Success criteria
Students can:
- make a model and test out their designs to create solutions to overflowing rivers.
- identify and prepare for flooding events by designing dams, levees and dikes to protect people and property when flooding occurs.
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