Disaster Resilience Lesson Program

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The goal of these lesson plans is to help you develop knowledge and skills for dealing with disasters in your area, especially bushfires

Overview of lessons

Each lesson starts by outlining the learning objectives for that lesson. Go through the learning objectives to understand what content the lesson contains. The learning material in the lessons are designed to provide you with the background necessary to complete the games and quizzes throughout the lesson. Make sure that you scroll down and complete the activities on each page before clicking on a new tab

Unit 1: Disaster Resilience

Explain the difference between a hazard and a disaster
List the different types of impacts a disaster can cause
Identify the four stages of the disaster management cycle
Describe how you can prepare for a disaster before it occurs
Identify examples of disasters that occur in and around Australia and how they impact communities

Unit 2: Fire Dynamics

Explain why fires are so dangerous to people and property
Recognize the Fire Danger Rating system and appropriate actions to take at each level
Identify the key elements that affect how a fire spreads
Describe appropriate actions to reduce the impact of bushfires on your home

Unit 3: Local Risk Profile

Understand how different elements affect the spread of fire in the Emerald area
Create an effective evacuation plan to perform during an emergency
Recognize the best shelter options and when to use them
Use technology to present your ideas to community experts

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