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Scope & Sequence


Interdisciplinary Approach


Unit : t-Minus 1 Week  

Lesson 14 : Risk Analysis of Montserrat/ Begin Pre-Mission Prep

Basic Readings

    None

Recommended Readings

  • Situation Report
  • Evacuation Instructions

Homework Due

  • Turn in article Review Questions.

Overview

  • Finish up from last class
  • Begin Pre-Mission Prep

Duration

  • 20 min. Finish up from last class
  • 20 min. Assign students to mission teams

Materials

  • Articles
  • Print out all maps

     

Topics

  • "Concepts related to risk management: contingency plans, social impact of emergency management options
  • Vocabulary: contingency plan, risk management

Outcomes

  • Students develop risk management plans.

Special Comments
This unit can be done effectively by working in conjunction with a social studies teacher

Procedure
Teams give brief reports on their contingency plans. Teacher assigns students to mission teams. Each student should go home, read their team's materials and decide what role(s) they might like to play during the mission.

Basic Homework

    None

Recommended Homework

  • Complete assessment materials: Team Evaluation & ERT Log.

Extensions
See the Careers section of the Launch Pad. There are some valuable resources here to encourage students to begin thinking about careers as technicians, engineers, programmers, specialists, and scientists.

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