Recovering From Natural Disaster
Qualifying Problem
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What is a Natural Disaster?
What is an Avalanche?
What is a tornado?
What is a Tsunami?
What is an Earthquake?
What is a Hurricane?
What's Next?
But, depending on the type of disaster, other issues may result.
Brainstorm at least three challenges specific to each of the disaster videos above that may cause even more challenges. These brainstormed ideas could lead to great Step One challenges!
Example: Following a flood or hurricane, mold and bacteria may be spread due to the extreme exposure to water for long periods of time. This may be a challenge because...
Compare & Contrast Preparing for Disasters & Recovering from Disasters!
What are the most significant issues involved in Recovering from a Natural Disaster?
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View the video on How Cities Recover from Natural Disaster!
- What are the results or plan of action for those living in rural areas?
- Is it better to live in an urban or rural area in a disaster? Why?
- What can be done to restore basic needs in a rural area following a disaster?
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Current Disaster Recovery Needed!
Excellent Online Resource Packet!
Although this booklet was created in 1995, it is a great tool to use as a springboard. Have student design a timeline of the natural disasters that have occurred since 1995 when the booklet was created. Add to their list!
Is The BIG One Coming???
The Really Big One
An earthquake will destroy a sizable portion of the coastal Northwest. The question is when.