Webquests

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[|�46�] [|�47�] =Natural Disasters= [|Natural disasters webquest] Examples to write a scenario/task http://warrensburg.k12.mo.us/webquest/disasters/

Introduction - Focus questions The Task- as a member of a team of experts, you will research the ..... The Process - search to find information about .... Conclusion - now that you have completed your research, it is time to bring your findings together and reflect on the focus questions from the WebQuest introduction. [|Evaluation -] rubric

Natural disasters are extreme, sudden events caused by environmental factors. They can come in many shapes and sizes and can happen at any time, often with little or no warning. Natural disasters can cause serious injury to people and property. In order to be prepared you have to know about different types of disasters. Most are related to the weather but some are geological. [|Natural disasters can arise from:] ** (webquest) ** [|Task centre] Weather patterns eg storms, cyclones, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes Other climatic conditions eg droughts, bush fires, avalanches Changes in the earth's crust eg volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunami or tidal waves Your last step was so successful! You have now discovered the characteristics of 4 natural disasters. Your task is now to determine ONE of these which would most likely affect your local area and be prepared to justify your selection. Now it is time for you to create your brochure highlighting the emergency evacuation and survival plan for your town. Your brochure must include reasearch undertaken within the following outline: [|Lightening]
 * Which Natural Disaster is most likely to affect Doha and how would you plan to survive it? **
 * 1) Your job is to create a newsletter to inform the public how to survive a natural disaster. Your newsletter must include articles about the following information:
 * 2) The //National Disaster Centre// is looking for survival plans and emergency procedures for people to follow if a natural disaster occurs. Your group is to present a brochure outlining your plan that can be presented to all residences of your area.
 * 1) Name the disaster.
 * 2) Define the type of disaster, whether geological or meterological
 * 3) A brief description.
 * 4) Where you could find this disaster in Australia and in the World.
 * 5) Time of the year your disaster could occur.
 * 6) The effects this disaster has on the environment.
 * Step 3: **
 * 1) an explanation of the disaster
 * 2) a forecast of the impending dangers - For example, lots of rain causes flooding.
 * 3) precautionary measures to be taken before the disaster hits - for example, placing sandbags around buildings
 * 4) inclusions in a survival kit
 * 5) evacuation procedures

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[|Dust storm] http://www.qaca.gov.qa/English/NewsCenter/News/Pages/news14.aspx

[|Ready Kids] - create an emergency plan - interactive activities [|Disaster Site for Kids] [|Red Cross] [|weather forecast]