Activity Introduction
Quick summary: In this activity students are asked to look at the nature of floods, how they relate to climate change, and what can be done to prevent, mitigate and prepare for them. Students begin by looking at different types of floods. They then break into groups that represent particular sectors of society, and answer questions on how that sector can prevent, mitigate and prepare for flooding, what resources are required and what obstacles may be faced. They are then asked to translate these answers into Venn diagrams that area shared with the class. Finally, students will analyse the class’s Venn diagrams.
Learning goals:
- Students recognise that there are a number of different types of floods.
- Students understand that we can prevent, mitigate and prepare for different types of floods in a number of different ways.
- Students understand that different sectors have different ways of contributing to managing the risk of flooding.
- Students recognise that climate change will impact upon flood frequency and intensity.
General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, Literacy.
Australian Curriculum content description:
Year 7 Geography
- The causes, impacts and responses to an atmospheric or hydrological hazard (ACHGK042)
- Present findings, arguments and ideas in a range of communication forms selected to suit a particular audience and purpose; using geographical terminology and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS053)
- Reflect on their learning to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations, and predict the expected outcomes of their proposal (ACHGS054)
Year 7 Science
- Water is an important resource that cycles through the environment (ACSSU222)
- Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations (ACSHE120)
- Communicate ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language and representations using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS133)
Year 8 Geography
- The causes, impacts and responses to a geomorphological hazard (ACHGK053)
- Present findings, arguments and ideas in a range of communication forms selected to suit a particular audience and purpose, using geographical terminology and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS061)
- Reflect on their learning to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations, and predict the expected outcomes of their proposal (ACHGS062)
Year 8 Science
- Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations (ACSHE135)
- Communicate ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language and representations using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS148)
Syllabus Outcomes: GE4-2, GE4-3, GE4-4, GE4-5, GE4-8, SC4-11PW, SC4-9WS, SC4-12ES.
Topic: Climate change
Time required: 60 mins
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – oversee activity
Resources required: Internet access, student worksheets.
Digital technology opportunities: Online Venn diagram creation (e.g. creately or readthinkwrite), Wordle, digital sharing capabilities.
Homework and extension opportunities: This activity includes opportunities for extension or homework.
Keywords: Flood, climate change, mitigate, prepare, prevent, Venn diagram.
Cool Australia’s curriculum team continually reviews and refines our resources to be in line with changes to the Australian Curriculum.
