Volcano in Hawaii
Activities exploring the realities of living under the threat of a natural disaster.
Age:
11–19
Subjects:
PSHE, Tutor time
Topics:
Disasters and emergencies, Newsthink
Type:
Lesson plan, Newsthink
In May 2018, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted, releasing toxic gas emissions, lava flows and ash. These activities encourage learners to consider what it might be like knowing that you may need to evacuate, how you could prepare and living every day with the threat of a natural disaster.
1. Photo activity: What is that fiery stuff in the road?
Introduce the topic by discussing a photograph and reviewing volcanos.
2. Reading activity: Take this time to prepare
Read a civil defence message and discuss preparations for evacuation.
3. Discussion: Living under threat
How do learners think it would feel, living with the constant possibility of a natural disaster occurring?
Credits
This resource was written by P J White of Alt62 and published in May 2018.
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