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Flood or Drought?

Overview

Students compare two contrasting water-related hazards.

Learning Objective
Students understand the causes and impacts of floods and droughts.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Ask: what is a flood? What is a drought?
  2. 2 Students list the causes of each.
  3. 3 Discuss the impacts on people, farming, and wildlife.
  4. 4 Ask: which is more dangerous? Justify.
  5. 5 Discuss who is most affected and why.
  6. 6 Suggest one way to reduce the impact of each.
  7. 7 Share ideas.

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Variations

  • Use a local example of flooding or drought.
  • Compare how rich and poor communities respond differently.
More information

Teach flood, drought, rainfall, irrigation, relief.

Focus on one hazard only.

Can students give two impacts of a flood or drought and explain why some communities are more vulnerable?

Discussion only. No materials needed.

Students often think droughts only happen in hot countries. Cold regions can also experience drought if rain is absent for a long period.

Links to climate change, water management, and development.

Activity details
Primary Easy 15 minutes no prep Small Group Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Hazards Climate Water