*

*Recall a recent or
historical disastrous
event and tell the
class what you know
about it.
*Did you know that the Philippines
is one of the most hazardous
countries in the world?
*HAZARD - UNISDR (2009) (adapted by Philippines DRR Law,
2010):
* A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition
that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property
damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic
disruption, or environmental damage.

*DISASTER - UNISDR (2009) (adapted by Philippines DRR Law,

2010):
* A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society
involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental
losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected
community or society to cope using its own resources.
PRACTICE 1 (40 MINS)
Activity 1: Classifying Phenomena according to Hazards (40 mins.)

Pre-Activity (5 mins.)
1. List down these hazards on your notebook.

* A. Ground shaking * G. Industrial pollution

* B. Tornado * H. Typhoon
* C. Landslide * I. Forest fire
* D. Flood * J. Liquefaction
* E. Indoor fire * K. Storm surge
* F. Lava flow * L. Tsunami M. Extreme rainfall
During Activity (5 mins.)
2. Ask the learners to classify the phenomena in a table. They can classify them in
any way they want but they have to describe the basis of their classification. Make
them write their answers in their activity notebook.

3. Ask the learners to pair up with their seatmate (if odd numbered class, one group
can be three learners) and tell them that they have to come up with a final
classification scheme written on a sheet of paper. They should discuss the differences
and similarities, if any, and the basis for their classification with each other.
* Post Activity (30 mins.)
* 4. Choose a volunteer to share with the class
the classification that they made.
*Natural hazards are naturally occurring physical
phenomena caused either by rapid or slow onset events
which can be geophysical (earthquakes, landslides,
tsunamis and volcanic activity), hydrological (avalanches
and floods), climatological (extreme temperatures,
drought and wildfires), meteorological (cyclones and
storms/wave surges) or biological (disease epidemics and
insect/animal plagues). Technological or man-made
hazards (complex emergencies/conflicts, famine,
displaced populations, industrial accidents and transport
accidents) are events that are caused by humans and
occur in or close to human settlements. This can include
environmental degradation, pollution and accidents.
Technological or man-made hazards (complex
emergencies/conflicts, famine, displaced populations,
industrial accidents and transport accidents)
*Activity 2:
Identifying Impacts of
Hazards (125 mins.)