VC2S6U06
sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface and atmosphere; the impacts of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires and floods, can be reduced by human actions and technological innovations
- considering the effects of significant rainfall, such as during the monsoon season, on the transportation and deposition of river sediments in the Asia–Pacific region
- investigating major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis
- recognising that earthquakes can cause tsunamis
- considering the effect of drought on living and non-living parts of the environment
- recognising the impact that natural hazards can have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural heritage and ways that this can be reduced, for example the impact of bushfires on rock art sites and the impact of severe storms on the erosion of coastal shell midden sites
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Exploring Earthquakes Book
Explore earthquakes, their causes, effects, and how to prepare for them with a printable Earthquake book.
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Tornado in a Jar Experiment
Create a Tornado in a Jar with an interactive science experiment slide deck and Tornado in a Jar Experiment Worksheet.
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Natural Disasters Unit Plan
This Science unit addresses the concepts of plate tectonics and natural disasters.
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Plate Tectonics
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore tectonic plates and the effects their movements have on the surface of the earth.
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Introduction
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Natural Disaster Effects and Management
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the effects of natural disasters and explore how these may be managed.
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Researching
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Presenting
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Flood Simulation Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how town planning can reduce the impact of flooding.
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Meteorological and Other Natural Disasters
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the causes and effects of meteorological and other natural disasters.
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Geological Natural Disasters
A 60 minute lesson in which the students will investigate the causes and effects of geological natural disasters.
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The Layers of the Earth
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the characteristics of the earth's internal layers.