Free resource library: Disasters and emergencies
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Disasters and emergencies teaching resources
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: 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, photos
Subjects: Geography, PSHE
Explore the impact of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti one year on, and the importance of building resilience.
Age: 11-19
Type: Teacher briefing, quick activity
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
Learn about what the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is and how it helps in times of crisis.
Age: 7-14
Type: Quick activity
Subjects: PSHE
A quick and fun PSHE activity to help learners gain awareness of the key aspects of emergencies.
Age: 5-11
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Geography
Introduce young learners to the concept of emergencies and being prepared.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11-19
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE
Consider how to be prepared for a journey disrupted by winter weather.
Age: 7-11
Type: Teaching package, images, videos
Subjects: Geography, PSHE
Help children understand, cope with and respond to weather-related emergencies that could take place in their community.
Age: 5-11
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE
A guide for primary teachers about how to support and talk to children about distressing events they hear about in the news.
Age: 11-19
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
Support young people to discuss and explore their emotions following news of a major emergency.
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