+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Disaster Strikes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils investigate disaster response teams. In this safety lesson, students simulate the role of a disaster response team and discuss the factors involved in an effective disaster response. Pupils use decision-making skills to complete a...
+
Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Adjustments and Responses

For Students 11th - 12th
In this learning module, students learn about disaster responses, the three types (short, medium, and long-term) and the different levels of response (local, national, and international). They examine the responses in various case...
+
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Tracking the Health Effects of Natural Disasters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the impact of natural disasters, such as flooding, on public health, and study diseases and other secondary conditions associated with stagnant water. Lesson includes resources for students to research epidemics and...
+
Website
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Natural Hazards Center: Natural Hazards Observer

For Students 9th - 10th
A publication of the Natural Hazards Center focusing on natural disaster research. Specific information available for numerous subtopics.
+
Website
Other

Shelter for Life, International: Restoring Lives Rebuilding Communities

For Students 9th - 10th
The mission of SFL is to enable people affected by conflict and disaster to rebuild their communities and restore their lives.
+
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete coverage of Hurricane Katrina is given including societal repercussions and political fallout.