Disasters and emergencies
Consider the impact of disasters and emergencies and help young people prepare for and cope with a crisis.
Explore the topic of disasters and emergencies with our free lesson plans and teaching materials, which are ideal for Citizenship, PSHE and Geography teachers.
Get primary and secondary teaching ideas about:
- natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and typhoons
- emergencies such as terrorist attacks or transport accidents
- extreme weather like droughts or flooding.
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Disasters and emergencies teaching resources
Age: 11-19
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
Support young people to discuss and explore their emotions following news of a major emergency.
Age: 11-19
Type: Teaching package, images, videos, case studies
Subjects: Geography
Explore how individuals and communities prepare for and respond to life-changing natural disasters and learn how the Red Cross helps communities recover and build resilience.
Age: 11-19
Type: Lesson plan, Photo
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Help young people talk about the attack on Manchester Arena in May 2017 and explore the roles of practical help and emotional support.
Age: 7-19
Type: Quick activity
Subjects: PSHE
Teaching ideas which help learners explore the phonetic alphabet, as used by the International Civil Aviation Authority.
Age: 5-11
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Geography
Introduce young learners to the concept of emergencies and being prepared.
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