This project has two sections: Part A- Group project on your natural disaster. • You will be working in a group with your

classmates that have the same natural disaster topic.

• You will be presenting your project to your classmate, so make sure you keep it interesting with correctly researched information.

• Think about short videos and images you can show the class.

Part B – Individual project on a specific disaster. • Select a natural disaster event that has occurred

in Australia (or another country). • Present your project on a poster, PowerPoint,

booklet or movie – Get permission from your teacher.

 

1. What causes the disaster? 2. What occurs or happens during the disaster? 3. Draw a step-by-step flow diagram of what

happens leading up to, during and after the disaster?

4. List 5 examples of your natural disaster. State the Location and date of the events. What effects did the natural disaster have on the location? How do you prepare for the natural disaster?

5. Find a video, or make a PowerPoint slideshow of photos on your natural disaster

6. State 5 examples of positive outcomes of the natural disaster? E.g. Soil becomes rich in nutrients

7. Include a bibliography of all the materials used. You must include a minimum of three books or websites.

 

It is your responsibility to: • Ensure that you read the rubric and questions closely so that you know what you are being assessed for. • Be organised • Work closely with your group and communicate regularly – decide on a fair way to share the workload. • Ask for assistance when you need it from both your teacher and classmates.

 

     1. Describe the event

• Where did the event occur? Show where on a map.

• What date did the event occur? • What caused the event to occur?

2. What were the short-term effects of the natural disaster such as injuries, costs, deaths, damages, and buildings?

3. What were the long-term effects of the natural disaster including homelessness, sanitary conditions, refugees, rebuilding programs?

4. Use photos to show the Natural disaster – write 2 to 3 sentences to explain what the photo is showing.

5. What was done to help rebuild the area that was affected by the natural disaster? E.g. charity, donations, first aid, volunteer work, rebuild.

6. Include a bibliography of all the materials used. You must include a minimum of three books or websites.