Introduction
Good day grade 7 students. Today, we are going to discuss about a natural disaster.
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand the meaning of natural disaster
- Recognize the kinds of natural disaster
- Explain the effects of natural disasters on human lives and property
- learn the ways how to survive when a natural disaster comes.
Natural Disaster means: A natural disaster refers to an event caused by natural processes of the Earth that result in significant damage, destruction, or disruption to human lives, property, and the environment. These events can take various forms and include earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, droughts, and landslides, among others. Natural disasters often have severe consequences, leading to loss of life, displacement of populations, economic hardships, and long-term environmental impacts.
Are you ready?
Task
This is your task:
To fully understand the concept of natural disasters, you will be watching a video that visualizes natural disasters and their kinds.
After you complete the task, you already acquire the knowledge and you will be able to answer questions regarding to natural disasters.
Process
Click the following video to learn more about natural disasters.
1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd82Ck_WX4M
2. Types of Natural Disasters | Natural Disasters - Types & Definition
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=type+of+natural+disasters+
3. Effect of natural disasters on life and property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd82Ck_WX4M
4. 7 Ways to Survive Natural Disasters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCjl6tp8dnw&t=53s
Evaluation
The following question will measure your knowledge about this lesson.
1. What comes into your mind when you heard natural disaster?
2. Have you experienced natural disaster?
3. What are the types of natural disaster.
4. Name one example of natural disaster and explain its effect to human lives and property.
Conclusion
Congratulations ! you did a great job students. You completed the tasked given to you. You arleady have the knowledge about:
- Natural disaster is a sudden and terrible event in nature that usually results in serious damage and many deaths
- Types of Natural Disasters:
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Earthquakes:
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Hurricanes and Typhoons
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Floods:
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Tornadoes
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Wildfires
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Volcanic Eruptions
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Tsunamis
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Droughts
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Landslides
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Extreme Heatwaves
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Naturals disasters gives great effect to human lives and properties
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The ways on how how to survive in the midst of this phenomenon.
Credits
“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 2 Apr. 2024.
7 Ways to Survive Natural Disasters. Bright side (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCjl6tp8dnw
Effect of natural disasters on life and property. Examhood(n.d.). Www.youtube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd82Ck_WX4M