Dangerous Geography - Exploring Natural Hazards

Aim: To know the difference between a hazard and a disaster.

DATE:

Starter activity – paired work

• Look at your word circle.

• Ring any words that you find that relate to dangerous geography.

• Write the word neatly into the box.

Watch this clip. Write down all the hazards & disasters you recognise

Hazards & disasters

Paired work – 2 minutes

Some of the images you saw were of Natural Hazards. Some were of Disasters.

Can you work out the difference between a hazard and a disaster?

Definitions

• Natural Hazard:

• Natural Disaster:

• Human Disaster:

Look again at your mind map

• Create a key:

KeyNatural disaster

Natural hazard

Human disaster

Plenary – Individual work

You have all experienced a natural hazard!

Every time there is thunder and lightning you are experiencing a natural hazard.

Write a paragraph describing your experience of being in a natural hazard.

What things did you have to do to ensure you were safe?