092NFY

9 Nature's Fury 2

Course Description

In this Social Science/Science course you will explore how natural disasters including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tornadoes, cyclones and flooding cause widespread destruction. You will investigate the causes and impacts of these events on people and the environment. You will also delve into the world of natural disaster films, analyse how they exaggerate these events, and create their own disaster movie.

Big Ideas/Concepts:

  • How do Earth’s natural processes work?

  • Why is there a relationship between place and disasters?

  • How can humanity survive and thrive through disasters?

  • Does technology provide the answer to disasters?