Description
Students research the types of diseases and health crises
that frequently arise in the wake of a natural disaster,
with special focus on disasters in the United States that
cause flooding. Then, they explore ways in which the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other emergency
agencies, work to mitigate the health dangers when a disaster
occurs.
Relevant Standards
This activity fulfills science
and health education standards.
Objectives
Students will:
- Research and describe health issues that threaten a
community after a natural disaster that causes flooding
strikes
- Research and describe how the CDC and other agencies
respond to mitigate the danger of disease following a
natural disaster
BAM! Body and Mind Resources:
- The
Buzz on Scuzz — Teaches the best hand washing techniques
and why it's so important to wash your hands.
- Tsunami
— Students learn what tsunamis are, how they can
affect the health of people directly in their path, and
general emergency preparedness information.
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