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Natural Disaster Cards

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Overview:

A set of eight cards, each featuring detailed information about different extreme weather events, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, droughts, landslides, tornadoes, cyclones, and bushfires. Suitable for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and understand various extreme weather events and their characteristics.
  • Learn about the causes and impacts of natural disasters on the environment and human life.
  • Develop research and comprehension skills through reading and discussing the information on the cards.

How the Activity Works:

Each card contains a brief yet informative description of a natural disaster, explaining its causes and effects. Students can use the cards for independent learning, group discussions, or as a reference for projects on natural disasters. This resource helps students build awareness and deepen their understanding of extreme weather events.

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