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Description
Facing Fear was developed to address a demand by educators
and caregivers of children for materials to help children
cope in uncertain times. The curriculum is a supplement
to Masters of Disaster™, children's natural hazard
safety curriculum. The format and components are similar,
including ready-to-go lesson plans, activities and demonstrations
that can be incorporated within core subject areas. Lessons
are aligned with national health, social studies, and language
arts standards.
The lesson plans and activities in these materials are
arranged in three chapters:
- Chapter 1: "Feelings," includes lessons and
activities that are timely immediately following a tragic
event. Lessons in this chapter address dealing with feelings
of loss, sadness and anger.
- Chapter 2: "Facts and Perspectives," gives
information on how the media plays a role in conveying
information and how to be able to discern facts as reported
in media coverage, yet not continue to frighten children.
This chapter also covers the important fundamental principles
of the Red Cross.
- Chapter 3: "Future," provides positive ways
for children and their families to respond to past events
and plan for future uncertain times.
The materials consist of four lesson plans for each of
the three chapters, with approximately 27 hands-on, student
and family oriented activities that engage students in learning
and offer families comfort, knowledge and disaster preparedness
skills. The lessons are aligned with national health, social
studies and language arts curriculum standards to facilitate
implementation of these curriculum materials in schools
where standards orientation is a major concern.
"Facing Fear" in printed
form is available from your local American Red Cross chapter.
To find your chapter, visit www.redcross.org.
Lessons and activity sheets can be downloaded.
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