While doing this activity you will learn to:
- Describe several methods that engineers use to predict, minimize or eliminate the effects of natural hazards.
- Explain that the placement of devices that support those methods is important to their effectiveness.
SCENARIO:
"The prime minister of Unawaria has just called US and she is worried about natural disasters causing destruction in the city of Merryville and the small city of Bliss Town. She says she wants our engineers to place some disaster prevention devices around her country to minimize the impact of the many natural hazards in and around Unawaria. Unfortunately, we have only a small budget for this project, so we only can place six different devices around the country. It is up to us to decide where these devices go so they best protect populated areas."
"The prime minister of Unawaria has just called US and she is worried about natural disasters causing destruction in the city of Merryville and the small city of Bliss Town. She says she wants our engineers to place some disaster prevention devices around her country to minimize the impact of the many natural hazards in and around Unawaria. Unfortunately, we have only a small budget for this project, so we only can place six different devices around the country. It is up to us to decide where these devices go so they best protect populated areas."
CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT DEVICES USED TO PREDICT NATURAL HAZARDS BEFORE WE BEGIN THE ACTIVITY. WHEN ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR GROUP HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND HOW THEY ARE USED AND WHERE THEY SHOULD BE PLACED SEE TEACHER FOR YOUR ACTIVITY SUPPLIES.