Investigating Community Preparedness

Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Collection:

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

This exercise is appropriate for high school, and some middle school students. It allows the students to look at how their community is preparing for possible disasters and then allows a simulation that demonstrate how difficult handling disasters can be. The exercise involves such skills as: planning, interviewing, writing, public speaking and analysis and problem solving.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lesson Plans, Simulations

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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