Group members:
CGC1D1/1D5/1P1
NATURAL DISASTERS
Challenge
Research, synthesize and effectively present 1 natural disaster with a focus on the impacts on the
human and natural systems.
Natural Disasters:
Earthquake
Tornado
Flood
Tsunami
Volcanic Eruption
Hurricane
Drought
Heat Waves
Landslide
Avalanche
Blizzards
Hail Storms
Task
o In a group of 2-3 you will spend 2 periods creating a slideshow presentation that
demonstrates your valuable insight into the ways natural disasters affect our environment
(natural systems) and our everyday communities (human systems)
o Your slides should include 8-10 slides and information from your research that has been put
into YOUR own words.
Criteria (powerpoint OR Bristol board option)
Slides:
Presentation tips
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1. Title slide: What is your disaster? Define and use an impact photo
2. Location: Locate where on a world map this disaster is most likely to
occur?
3. How it works: Explain the process of HOW the disaster unfolds. What
tools are used to predict this disaster?
4. Natural system impact slide: Describe the impacts this disaster has on
the natural systems, for example: does it re-shape landscapes or
drainage patterns? (landscape, climate, drainage, vegetation,
wildlife)
5. Human system impact slide: Describe the impacts this disaster has on
human system.(roadways, buildings, recreation, tourism, lifestyle,
economy) Measurement – if there is a type of scale that measures this
disaster, include it and explain how it works
6. Disasters today slide: Share a recent example of where this natural
disaster has occurred AND explain the impact on both systems
7. Get, ready, get set slide: Explain how people use warning systems to
prepare their everyday lives for this natural disaster? How would you?
8. Conclusion slide: Summarize the main ideas and forecast any future
concerns
BIBLIOGRAPHY for pictures and text: See library webpage for bibme.org
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Only 2 short
sentences per slide
Add visuals (photos,
graphic organizers,
maps, diagrams, etc)
Add important words
Use headings for each
slide
Use the slideshow to
put BASIC information
but DISCUSS the
details in your
presentation
Make eye contact
Be knowledgeable
and interested
Speak clearly with
expression
Group members:
CGC1D1/1D5/1P1