In this sub-unit, students will learn more about their community’s resilience plans, choose a specific topic to focus on, and develop a product to communicate the plan to their peers and/or their community.
Context for Use
Lessons to include in this sub-unit are:
- Colorado Resiliency Framework StoryMap Lessons (50 minutes)
- Exploring Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Lesson (50 minutes)
Hazard Mitigation Planning Meeting. Photo Credit: FEMA
Program
Resource Type
Lesson
Design Challenge
Action Project
Topics
Middle School
High School
Instructional Time
1 week
NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea(s)
Published Date
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What Students Will Do
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What Students Will Do
- Students will understand the vulnerability of their community to (wildfire, flooding, drought).
- Students will be able to communicate the mitigation actions being taken in their County to address (wildfire, flooding, drought) to their peers/community.
Materials
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Communicate Existing Plans Teacher Guide
Description
The sections in this overview provide guidance for planning:
- Finding Local Plans
- Finding Community Experts
- Choosing a Topic
- Student Presentations
