Monday, 19 November 2018Monday, 19 November 2018 Mr Daly Monday, 19 November 2018Monday, 19 November 2018 Australian Natural Hazards Learning Objective: Identify the impacts of hazards in the Australian environment Learning Outcome: To understand the fragility of the Australian environment Success Criteria: To be able to identify and outline the impact of flooding Activities Create Concept Map Reading Comprehension exercise

Monday, 19 November 2018Monday, 19 November 2018 Mr Daly Monday, 19 November 2018Monday, 19 November 2018 Natural Hazards - Flooding Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth When it does rain, or storm, it’s often too much for the river systems and catchments A flood is caused when water inundates land which should normally be dry There are two types of river systems in Australia; Inland Rivers: Are rivers that flood overlarge areas, for long periods of time, such as weeks possibly months Coastal Rivers: Are small rivers that flood for short periods of time, such as days, possibly weeks. Heading: The Hunter Flood, NSW 2015

Impacts Natural Disasters 5 minute timer End Complete concept map Mr Daly Monday, 19 November 2018Monday, 19 November 2018 Impacts Natural Disasters Economic Environmental Social

Positive outcomes of Natural Disasters Economic Environmental Social Mr Daly 5 minute timer End Monday, 19 November 2018Monday, 19 November 2018

What impacts are evident here?

What impacts are evident here?

What impacts are evident here?

What impacts are evident here?

What impacts are evident here?

What impacts are evident here?

What impacts are evident here?

What impacts are evident here?

What impacts are evident here?

Who became involved in the recent Hunter floods, and why? Mr Daly Monday, 19 November 2018 Types of involvement in the disaster Local State National Council Workers cutting up fallen trees Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) Lions Club donations and fundraising Construction and Demolition Businesses State Emergency Service (SES) Bureau of Meteorology broadcast warnings Hunter Water Fire, Police and Ambulance Services Donation of time, goods and services by Charity Groups Local Radio station broadcasts Activity: Structured Writing Task Who became involved in the recent Hunter floods, and why?

Who became involved in the recent Hunter floods, and why? Mr Daly Monday, 19 November 2018 Who became involved in the recent Hunter floods, and why?

Mr Daly Monday, 19 November 2018 Task: To create a pamphlet which outlines and informs the public about possible future flooding events. In your brochure, be sure to mention; How to prepare, what to access before an impending flood How to act during a flood (do’s and don'ts) Who to contact in case of an emergency Who to contact after the disaster, and why