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  APPLICABLE METHODS IN TEACHING EARTHQUAKES TO PRESCHOOL CHILDRENHi All I have been working on a project on the assessment of various methods for teaching disasters to kindergarten children since March… Started by Yasamin O. IzadkhahLatest Reply |
 Using online surveys to evaluate the success of an education projectI think that it is important from a child/youth perspective that they are seen as contributors to disaster prevention rather than passive o… Started by Justin SharpeLatest Reply |
Lightning Hazards and Students - What would you do?Lightning as a hazard is often overlooked, and there is a huge gap in knowledge alongside a large proportion of assumed but inaccurate know… Started by Justin SharpeLatest Reply |
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How have you used Edu4DRR and how can we improve?We need to know how Edu4DRR is being used by its members! Do you just occasionally browse? Is the curriculum used? What about the Silly Ti… Started by Justin Sharpe |
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Jun 30, 2018 Reply by Hendy Irawan |
 Lincolnshire Safe Haven ProjectGood afternoon all We are about to undertake development work on a project we are calling "Lincolnshire Safe Haven Project" aimed at stre… Started by Steve Harris |
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 women & children in disastersHi all! I'll write a final project in the coming months about - women & disaster- but because women are often responsible in taking car… Started by Zeynep Bengu |
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What did Edu4DRR members do when Hurricane Sandy swept through?Last week and over the weekend as Hurricane Sandy swept through the Caribbean, badly affecting populations in Haiti (200 000 homeless with… Started by Justin Sharpe |
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 Lesson learned from the implementation of disaster risk reduction educational materialGood day Colleagues, I am trying to complete my Master's dissertation and would like to hear from you as to lesson learned from disaster… Started by Jenn |
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Jul 13, 2011 Reply by Jenn |
  Minimum Standards for Education in EmergenciesDear All, This is an INEE document. Himadri Started by Himadri Maitra |
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Jul 6, 2011 Reply by Zeynep M. Turkmen |
Why did you join Edu4DRR?People are joining this Education for DRR network, however there is a very low participation level after people join. Why did you join t… Started by Justin Sharpe |
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Jan 25, 2011 Reply by Justin Sharpe |
 Suggestions to increase use of Edu4drrThanks for your group email concerning what has been happening here on Edu4drr, and seeking more input. There are certainly a lot of inte… Started by Roly Hermans |
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Jan 25, 2011 Reply by Justin Sharpe |
APPLICABLE METHODS IN TEACHING EARTHQUAKES TO PRESCHOOL CHILDRENHi All I have been working on a project on the assessment of various methods for teaching disasters to kindergarten children since March… Started by Yasamin O. Izadkhah |
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Educational Resources for Disaster Risk ReductionI am posting some educational resources for DRR here, but I really need YOUR resources and examples of good practice to find the best pract… Started by Justin Sharpe |
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Instruction booklet on reducing the risks of earthquakes
This booklet, written in both Arabic and English, guides children on how to protect themselves in different earthquake scenarios, such as if they are in a vehicle or classroom. The booklet also provides information on facilitating a safe exit and reducing risks prior to earthquakes.Imprex game
This game is about the use of forecasts to prevent flooding. Players work as commanders in a hydrological forecasting office, where they interact with colleagues to learn valuable risk information and gain insight into flood projections. Players must subsequently make risk management decisions, such as sending early warnings or issuing flood watches.Family disaster plan activity book
This child-friendly activity book guides children through knowing and reducing their dangers, preparing and planning for emergencies, and learning response and coping skills. The Family Disaster Plan is based around 3 themes: 1) knowing about your dangers 2) reducing your dangers and 3) being prepared to respond in case of hazard impact. These are the...Seasonal forecast game
During this game players assume the role as farmers and are presented with a probabilistic forecast, for example: there is 40% chance that there will be drier than average conditions. Players have to make decisions based on this information and will see the consequences of their decisions.The goal is to see how well each player can adjust their...Tweet Me!
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The original versions of these are almost four years old now, but after some being translated into major European languages that are spoken globally I wanted to be inclusive of other languages. This relies on meeting the right people and for this…
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I have read an interesting blog written by Robert Glasser from UNISDR, with the WCDRR coming up in Cancun. I agree with many of the points made, and would like to see more culturally appropriate community/family led and oriented DRR communication…
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