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What is an emergency, why is preparing for one important, and how can your pupils help others prepare for an emergency? Answer these questions and more with a short unit. Learners will participate in a variety of collaborative,...

Students watch a video prior to developing a family emergency preparedness plan and kit. They decide with their families what local media sources they would use to get information during an emergency situation.

What steps must you and your pupils take during a school lockdown or an evacuation? Reinforce school drills by keeping this poster displayed and easily visible in your classroom. The poster reviews the primary steps for a lockout,...

In this study of physical challenges and inventions activity, students take a letter home to their families explaining that they will be studying the affects of physical challenges and inventions that aid people who live with them. They...

In this boy scout merit badge:  emergency preparedness learning exercise, 8th graders research the topic using websites listed, answer 9 detailed questions about emergency situations of any kind, safety and first aid, troop mobilization,...

What do you do when you are alone and the phone rings? How do you handle an emergency situation? Learners discuss and practice how to use the phone when they are home alone. They use clear communication, look up phone numbers, and talk...

What is an actual emergency situation and what should you do to prepare for it? Learners will identify a variety of emergency situations and the appropriate way to address first aid concerns to minimize injuries. They will also discover...

Who do you call if you spot someone littering? What if you see a fire? Who should you contact if the garbage truck does not arrive? Find out with a 13-question worksheet equipped with scenarios for scholars to read and decide which of...

Young scholars practice dealing with different water emergencies such as: "survival floating," and using a life preserver to pull others to safety.

How prepared are you and your family if a disaster would occur? Kids, parents, and teachers can use this site to find tips to help prepare for multiple disaster situations. Included are learning games for kids, FAQ's and an emergency kit...