Hazards on Earth
Youth are introduced to natural hazards and mitigations on Earth through a card matching game.
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Youth Will Know
- There are different hazards on Earth.
- Humans have developed ways to mitigate hazards.
Activity Downloads
S2_Hazards_on_Earth_Educator_Guide
Hazards on Earth Educator Guide
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S2_Hazards_on_Earth_Science_Notebook
Hazards on Earth Science Notebook
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Space-Hazards-Science-Mitigate-Hazards-Cards-and-Game-Board
Mitigate Hazards Cards and Game Board
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Setup
The Educator Guide has a script, materials list, and prep directions. Be sure to have it open and ready to help guide you through every activity.
- Print and tape together Mitigate Hazards playmats.
- Print and cut out Decks C and D for each group of 4.
- Post the Game Rules.
- Have the Educator Guide on hand for S2 directions and script.
Guiding Questions
- What are some examples of natural hazards?
- What are some things people could do to mitigate hazards?
Youth Will Do
- Learn about hazards on Earth and the idea that humans have developed ways to mitigate some of them.
- Match appropriate mitigation strategies with their hazards in a collaborative card game.
- Learn in the card game that chance events and human collaboration also play a role in hazard mitigation.
Did you know?
Some natural disasters can cause other natural disasters. For instance, an earthquake can trigger a landslide, or a volcano could set off a wildfire.
Quick Tips
- Don’t skip the Chance card actions; youth might respond better to kinesthetic and sensory learning than visual and auditory methods.
- If groups finish early, remove the Reaseach and Teamwork caards and two to four mitigation cards from the deck and restart gameplay.
Glossary
Natural Hazard: an extreme event that occurs naturally and can cause harm to humans or property
Related Videos
Activity Timing
5 min.
Introduction to Natural Hazards
10 min.
Getting to Know the Cards
25 min.
Hazards on Earth Card Game
5 min.
Reflect
45 min.
Total