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Earth and Its Surroundings  ES S3.6  Indicators ES3.6 Researches information on the causes and effects of catastrophic events such as earthquakes and cyclones. Discusses effects of human and natural changes of environments. Identifies communities, regions and environments in Australian and around the world. Explains how natural disasters effect communities. Describes various phenomena, including location, parts, etc.  Devises an effective action plan to assist evacuation.   Background Information A natural disaster is predicated to occur within the next few weeks. You have been appointed the head of a Natural Disaster Coordination Team whose task is to prepare the community for the pending disaster.   Prior Knowledge Click here to complete the table demonstrating your understanding of Natural Disaster.   Task Develop an Action Plan [using PowerPoint]  for the community that will ease the evacuation of residents in case of future disasters.  Decide on which Natural Disaster you will focus on. Use your research material to assist in the development of your action plan You must submit an outline of your action plan [flow chart or mind map] The final presentation should include text, graphics and may include video capture and animation. Work cooperatively in small groups. [develop your action plan] Minimize the risk and threats to human safety. Identify appropriate behaviour in an emergency situation. Plan an orderly, step by step process for managing your natural disaster     Click here to see Jacky's work. Click here to see Crystal's work Using the Edu Utility a blank power point presentation named natdis.ppt can be placed in each students work folder. The student then opens 'natdis.ppt' to complete their work. The 'natdis.ppt' is hyperlinked and can be viewed in the web browser. This ensures all students have the presentation saved in the correct folder. Click here to see the 'natdis.ppt' presentation. Resources: Natural Disasters: Australia The Center for Integration of Natural Disaster Information Canberra Bushfire information Natural Disaster Reference Database Natural Disasters Library NOAA Miami Regional Library National Weather Service. U.S. Hazardous Weather Information Natural Hazards Center Natural Disaster Management  Natural Disaster Reduction Plan General site on Natural Disasters. (inc. pictures) Rotating Globe (Java animation or static images) Earthquake locations on a rotating globe Famous Earthquake Accounts (mostly text) By Mark Twain, Jack London, Charles Darwin, and John Muir How Earthquakes Occur (Java animation or static images) View the gradual buildup of stress that leads to earthquakes History of Seismology to 1910 (text only) A three-page history of seismology to 1910 Other Educational and Earthquake Web Sites     Learning Process & Self Evaluation: Steps we went through to create this presentation:   I have learnt:   I am proficient at :   I would like to improve:   My effort for this task has been: Quality My best work Could do better            Comment:   Teacher Evaluation: Indicator Progressing Towards Achieved Working Beyond Information       All required components are included       Information is current and accurate       Information is well written in own words       Quality of written expression, spelling and proof reading       Coverage in appropriate depth of all compulsory areas specified       Sources are cited using proper bibliographical format       Presentation (PowerPoint/Website)       Pages are well organised and follow a logical order       Backgrounds are used creatively and enhance the presentation       Photos and clipart are used creatively and enhance the presentation       Sound and/or video are used appropriately to enhance the presentation       Well presented - appropriate and legible font, colours etc.       Rehearsal of presentation to class is evident       Information conveyed to class fluently and correctly       Group Work       Class time was used effectively       Evidence of extra work outside the classroom       Respect is shown for other group members       Student was able to articulate ideas clearly in group discussions       Comment:

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