A lesson to examine Hurricane Dorian, which impacted the Bahamas in 2019 - one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded. Students will consider the needs of people affected by Hurricane Dorian, explore the meaning of resilience and how they can start to think about developing this in their own lives, understand the role of volunteers in responding to major emergencies, and discuss what motivates volunteers to help others.

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Keywords

Bahamas, video, natural disaster, humanitarian, safety, resilience

Resource Type

  • Teaching / Lesson Plan

Language

  • English

Region

  • Americas

Grade/Age

  • Secondary (11-18 years)

Audience

  • Teacher

Topic

  • Country Case Studies

Focus Area

  • Education in Emergencies