Preparing for a tsunami using 2004 Indian ocean tsunami as a case study

This is a KS3 level lesson on preparing for a tsunami response. It also explores how people responded to the Boxing day 2004 tsunami in the Indian ocean. Key facts about the lesson are:

1. The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of a tsunami, comparing tsunami wave with a normal sea wave, identifying practical steps to take in a tsunami, examination of the response to the Boxing day tsunami in 2004, classifying the responses to the 2004 tsunami as short and long term.

2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, video clip, odd one out type task, written task using PEE technique with model answer as example, matching and analysis task. Answers are included for most of the tasks.

3. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should always be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!