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Tsunami

Lesson Plan

1. Starter: Mystery - Why did the HMS Chatham divert from Dubai? - Duration 10 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Students are given a range of visual and textual information about the 2004 Asian tsunami. From this information, students are asked to answer the mystery question, concluding that the ship was diverted in order to assist with the post-tsunami crisis in Sri Lanka.
  • Exploring tectonic processes.
  • Looking at the effect of tectonic processes on people.
  • Analysing evidence and drawing conclusions.
  • Using secondary sources of information.
  • Raising awareness that MOD is involved in providing humanitarian aid around the world.
  • Student Worksheet 1
  • Slides
  • Animation

Teacher Notes: 1. Starter: Mystery - Why did the HMS Chatham divert from Dubai?Teacher Notes: 1. Starter: Mystery - Why did the HMS Chatham divert from Dubai?

2. Tsunamis - Setting the scene - Duration 5 mins

 

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  • Students watch footage of the tsunami and the relief effort to give colour to their understanding of the incident.
  • Exploring tectonic processes.
  • Looking at the effect of tectonic processes on people.
  • Video: Naval involvement in the relief effort after the South East Asian tsunami
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 2. Tsunamis - Setting the sceneTeacher Notes: 2. Tsunamis - Setting the scene

3. Prediction and preparation for natural hazards - Duration 35 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Students imagine they are producing a leaflet on behalf of the Royal Navy for the community in the area of Sri Lanka that was affected by the tsunami. Their leaflet will provide facts about tsunami and advice on warning systems and community education. Student use Worksheets 2 - 4, containing facts and stimulus, to inform their leaflets.
  • Exploring tectonic processes.
  • Looking at the effect of tectonic processes on people.
  • Analysing evidence and drawing conclusions.
  • Using secondary sources of information.
  • Communicating in ways appropriate to task and audience.
  • Student Worksheets 2-4
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 3. Prediction and preparation for natural hazardsTeacher Notes: 3. Prediction and preparation for natural hazards

4. Plenary: What is the question? - Duration 10 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • An inverted summary quiz to recap on key topic learning. Teacher has a list of answers, for which students must work out the questions.
  • Recap on the topic of tsunamis.
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 4. Plenary: What is the question?Teacher Notes: 4. Plenary: What is the question?

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