teaching resource

Nature's Overflow - Impact of Flooding PowerPoint

Updated: 20 Jul 2026

Learn about floods and their impact on communities with our Impacts of Flooding PowerPoint.

Editable: Google Slides, PowerPoint
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 5 - 6

Curriculum

ST2-10ES-S

Investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth's surface
ST3-10ES-S

Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
ST2-10ES-S

Investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth's surface
ST3-10ES-S

Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface

VCGGK095

Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
VCGGK095

Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
VC2S4U08

Earthâ€™s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity
VC2S6U06

Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth's surface
VC2S6U05

Geological processes including weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition can cause slow or rapid changes to Earth’s surface <ul> <li>identifying types of weathering caused mechanically, such as in wind abrasion, cycles of extreme heat or cold and frost-wedging, and biologically, such as by plants and tree roots</li> <li>exploring how erosion can be caused by moving air or moving water and how substances such as surface soil are relocated, and identifying examples of erosion on a local or regional scale</li> <li>analysing the difference between weathering and erosion, and comparing the timescales over which these processes can occur</li> <li>modelling the effects of erosion on a simulated landscape and exploring factors that mitigate them</li> <li>investigating how humans have changed local landscapes and predicting the possible effects of these changes on rates of erosion</li> <li>considering how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples have been and are impacted by the rapid erosion of sand dunes, and the effect of salt water on culturally significant freshwater swamps</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Nature's Overflow - Impact of Flooding PowerPoint

Updated: 20 Jul 2026

Learn about floods and their impact on communities with our Impacts of Flooding PowerPoint.

Editable: Google Slides, PowerPoint
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 5 - 6

Learn about floods and their impact on communities with our Impacts of Flooding PowerPoint.

Teach Students About Floods With an Interactive Flood PowerPoint

Guide your upper‑primary learners through a clear, engaging exploration of floods and their impacts with this interactive Flood PowerPoint. Designed to support science and geography standards, this resource helps students understand what floods are, why they happen, and how communities stay safe and recover afterwards.

With student‑friendly explanations, real‑world examples, and clickable navigation, this Flood PowerPoint makes a complex natural hazard easy to grasp and meaningful to discuss

What Students Will Learn in This Floods Presentation

This interactive Floods Presentation covers four essential areas of flood knowledge, helping students build a complete understanding of how flooding affects people and the environment.

Definition of Flooding
Types of Floods
- Rain‑based flooding
- Riverine flooding
- Flash flooding
- Dam failure
- Storm surge
Flood Safety
- Students explore practical safety tips, including:
  - staying away from floodwater
  - moving to higher ground
  - listening to emergency alerts
  - avoiding fast‑moving water
  - preparing emergency kits
Flood Recovery
- cleaning and repairing damaged areas
- restoring electricity and clean water
- supporting affected communities
- rebuilding homes and infrastructure
- using technology and innovation to reduce future risk

Download Your Floods & Flood Impact PowerPoint

This Flood Impact PowerPoint is available in both PowerPoint and editable Google Slides format. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Emma Eager, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

ST2-10ES-S

Investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth's surface
ST3-10ES-S

Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
ST2-10ES-S

Investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth's surface
ST3-10ES-S

Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface

VCGGK095

Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
VCGGK095

Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
VC2S4U08

Earthâ€™s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity
VC2S6U06

Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth's surface
VC2S6U05

Geological processes including weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition can cause slow or rapid changes to Earth’s surface <ul> <li>identifying types of weathering caused mechanically, such as in wind abrasion, cycles of extreme heat or cold and frost-wedging, and biologically, such as by plants and tree roots</li> <li>exploring how erosion can be caused by moving air or moving water and how substances such as surface soil are relocated, and identifying examples of erosion on a local or regional scale</li> <li>analysing the difference between weathering and erosion, and comparing the timescales over which these processes can occur</li> <li>modelling the effects of erosion on a simulated landscape and exploring factors that mitigate them</li> <li>investigating how humans have changed local landscapes and predicting the possible effects of these changes on rates of erosion</li> <li>considering how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples have been and are impacted by the rapid erosion of sand dunes, and the effect of salt water on culturally significant freshwater swamps</li> </ul>

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