Dangerous Geography - Exploring Natural Hazards DATE: Dangerous Geography - Exploring Natural Hazards Aim: To know the difference between a hazard and a disaster.
Starter activity – paired work Look at your word circle. Ring any words that you find that relate to dangerous geography. Write the word neatly into the box. shorttermronoclongtermbolocalmileruptionstafiremafloodshoeconomiccoaeenvironmentalmiroadsanrailwayscootsunamihuhurricanealscrimegladindividualaswnational
Watch this clip. Write down all the hazards & disasters you recognise
Paired work – 2 minutes Some of the images you saw were of Natural Hazards. Some were of Disasters. Can you work out the difference between a hazard and a disaster?
Definitions Natural Hazard: Human Hazards: Disaster:
Look again at your mind map Create a key: Key Natural disaster Natural hazard Human disaster
Plenary – Individual work You have all experienced a natural hazard! Every time there is thunder and lightning you are experiencing a natural hazard. Write a paragraph describing your experience of being in a natural hazard. What things did you have to do to ensure you were safe?