Debris Flow

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6 pagesGrade 7 and aboveGeography
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Enter a region where there is a danger of debris flows.

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Objective: This worksheet aims to educate students about debris flows, including their natural causes, human contributions to their occurrence, and various protective and preventative measures, while also developing their comprehension and critical thinking skills regarding natural disasters.


Content and methods: The worksheet starts by engaging students with a video of a debris flow in the Swiss Alps, followed by a class discussion on what was seen, the meaning of "debris flow," and the video's setting. It then introduces tweets from a character named Amina, who experiences a debris flow during her vacation in the mountains, prompting students to reflect on their feelings in such a situation. The worksheet provides an informational text about a region prone to debris flows, discussing its geography, cultural mix, and a past disaster. Multiple-choice questions assess comprehension of this text. Further, the worksheet explains what debris flows are, how human activities (deforestation, building on steep slopes, altering rivers) contribute to them, and what preventative measures (planting trees, careful building, protecting waterways) and protective measures (retaining walls, catch basins, early warning systems) can be taken. True/false questions test understanding of these concepts. Finally, a word puzzle reinforces vocabulary related to debris flows.


Competencies:

  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading comprehension
  • Understanding of natural phenomena (debris flows)
  • Identification of cause and effect (human impact on natural disasters)
  • Problem-solving (prevention and protection measures)
  • Vocabulary acquisition


Target group: 7th-9th grade

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