Tsunami: Case Study Of An Extreme Natural Event

Local Description

STUDENTS: Year Level: 12 and 13 PRODUCT: Subject: History and Geography Subject: Environmental Studies

Description

Tsunami introduces the idea of Extreme Natural Events and then moves to focus on tsunamis. After looking at what causes a tsunami, it examines the 2009 Samoan event. The book also covers how New Zealand is affected by not only the Samoan event, but the threat of tsunamis in general.

Tsunami has been designed to be used in both Social Studies and Geography classes. It is packed with new and engaging resources and imagery.

Social Studies classes can use this book to concentrate on the significance of the event. The causes and effects, people’s reaction in response to a community challenge, and how
people’s past actions impact on the lives of those living in the present.

Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Geography students can use this book for a more in-depth study of a tsunami as a result of an earthquake. By investigating the 2009 tsunami in Samoa, students will be able to demonstrate a geographic understanding of an extreme natural event and the human response to it.

Activities for students are designed around key competencies to encourage the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. Teachers can choose to have students work on tasks as individuals, groups or as a class.

Author description

Ruth Naumann is an experienced Social Studies teacher and the author of numerous social studies publications.

Table of contents

CONTENTS: 1 What is an Extreme Natural Event? 2 What is a Tsunami? 3 Possible Effects of a Tsunami 4 Tsunamis Around the World 5 Where Samoa is Located 6 Historical Links between Samoa and New Zealand 7 Modern Links between Samoa and New Zealand 8 Geographic Links between Samoa and New Zealand 9 Earthquake near Samoa 10 The Earthquake Generates a Tsunami 11 Two New Zealand Saviours 12 Killer Waves 13 Immediate Response in Samoa 14 Immediate Effects of the Tsunami 15 Responses to the Effects of the Tsunami 16 New Zealand Response 17 Long-term Effects of the Tsunami on Samoa 18 Immediate Effect of the Tsunami on New Zealand 19 Does New Zealand really get Tsunamis? 20 2010 Chile Earthquake 21 Can Humans Protect Themselves from Tsunamis? 22 Tofa - Goodbye 23 How To Answer Test/Exam Questions