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Natural and Environmental disasters often kill or force many people to leave their homes. Some examples include:
- Volcanic eruptions: Russia (January 2003)
- Earthquakes: Kobe, Japan (January 1995)
- Flooding: Bangladesh (July 2002)
- Radioactive Pollution: Chernobyl (April 1986)
- Oil Spill: Spain (November 2002)
- Tsunami: Indian Ocean (December 2004)
- Cyclone: Myanmar (October 2010)
- Flooding: Australia (January 2011)
- Earthquake: Tohoku region, Japan (March 2011)
- Radioactive Pollution: Fukushima Plant, Japan (March 2011)
- Tsunami: Tohoku, Japan (March 2011)
- Oil Spill: Gulf of Mexico (April 2011)
We would like you to research a disaster and present your information on a poster or in a booklet. You can research one of the disasters above or one that is not listed. The list is there to give you ideas. You should include the following:
- What caused the disaster
- Which country/countries were affected
- The number of people forced to move
- When it happened
- Aid agencies that were involved e.g. Red Cross, save the Children, Oxfam
- Any other important details
Connected Learning:
Please create a piece of Art of your choice that relates to your research. It could be a sketch, a painting, an abstract design or a 3D model. Be as creative and adventurous as you wish.
We look forward to seeing your ideas.
Have a fantastic looooooooong weekend!
Mrs. Kelly? Do we have to do those disasters or can we do are own?
Published on Thursday, September 15, 2011 LikeHello! You can choose your own disaster. Which ever interests you the most. The list of disasters are just for ideas if you are stuck. Have fun with your learning.
Published on Friday, September 16, 2011 LikeMs.Kelly im searching for the oil spill in april 2011 but it shows up with march 2011 so what should i trust?
Published on Friday, September 16, 2011 LikeCAN WE DO A POEM BECUASE IT IS A TYPE OF ART??
Gloy - maybe you could double check against 2 or 3 other dates then make a decision?
Ning - a poem would be lovely!
Sabrina - it would be good if you can find the cause but the most important thing is the details of the disaster.
can we also do it on the computer
Published on Monday, September 19, 2011 LikeCan I make a powerpoint for the natural disasters.
Published on Monday, September 19, 2011 LikeRuben - yes you can do it on the computer.
Xavier - yes you can make a powerpoint.
Mrs elly I miss you so much!!! Your Y6K blog is realy good . I loved the peocock and the Tortoise story . I still remember the Egypt show and the Over the wall . My hand writing is geting great because you are a great hand writer . I wish you had a happyness with your Y6K
Published on Friday, September 23, 2011 Like