Section outline

  • This week we will look at Disasters. Disaster can be defined as a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.

    Disasters can happen almost everywhere, but their impact can vary greatly. 

    Christchurch (New Zeeland) earthquake, February 2011. Magnitude 6.3. The earthquake caused widespread damage across the city. In total, 181 people were killed in the earthquake.  In the immediate moments following the quake, rescue and response were offered by ordinary citizens and those emergency services on duty. A full emergency management


    ACTIVITIES

    1. Disaster planning

    2. What is aid?

    3. Different types of emergency

    4. Logos (Google classroom)

    5. Who can help us in time of crisis (Google classroom)

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING how to investigate and apply these skills to case studies or real events in response to any disaster event.
    • We are FOCUSING that there is a system in place and that agencies cooperate to take care of the community’s needs during emergencies and disasters
    • We are FOCUSING on describing NZ emergency plans for different types of natural disasters
    • We are FOCUSING develop an understanding of how Living with Volcanoes meant to us
    • We are FOCUSING describing the relationship of Volcanoes and Humans and their effect on our Natural environment and Cultural enviroment.