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Resilient Australia - Learning about Natural Hazards and Resilience

SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmentalClimate ChangeSustainabilitySocialMental HealthPhysical Health

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In this unit, students will learn about natural hazards and their impacts on individuals and communities. They will investigate causes and effects of hydrological and geomorphic hazards, analyse maps and create infographics, explore case studies, and create news stories. They will also learn about the impacts of climate change on natural disasters, volunteer services and organisations that help communities, and disaster-ready plans. Students will investigate the resilience of their own community and explore why people live in hazard-prone areas.

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Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.

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    Resilient Australia - Understanding The Cause Of Natural Hazards
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmental
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    Resilient Australia - How Does Climate Impact And Cause Natural Hazards?
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    Resilient Australia - How is Australia Impacted By Floods?
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    Resilient Australia - Identifying The Scale Of Hazards Around The World
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmental
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    Resilient Australia - How Do Natural Hazards Impact The Land And Australian Species?
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    Resilient Australia - Climate Change And Natural Hazards
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmental
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    Resilient Australia - Working With Our Communities To Mitigate The Impact Of Natural Disasters
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmental
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    Resilient Australia - Preparing For A Flood
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmental
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    Resilient Australia - Preparing Communities For Natural Disasters
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmental
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    Resilient Australia - Why Do People Live In Areas Prone To Natural Hazards?
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmental

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