1. Dangerous Geography - Exploring Natural Hazards
DATE:
Dangerous Geography - Exploring Natural Hazards
Aim: To know the difference between a hazard and a disaster.

2. 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

3. Watch this clip. Write down all the hazards & disasters you recognise

4. 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?

5. Definitions
Natural Hazard:
Human Hazards:
Disaster:

6. Look again at your mind map
Create a key:
Key
Natural disaster
Natural hazard
Human disaster

7. 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?