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A few years ago ( three or four) I contributed to the creation of a number of…
August 2017
Today we have Silly Timmy disaster comic strips (episodes 1-15 in Italian). Translation today, is courtesy of Lorenzo Guadagno. THANK YOU! Grazie mille!
For now,…
Blog Silly Timmy Disaster Comic in Italian 1 LikeFebruary 2017
Last week saw the introduction of the Silly Timmy Disaster Comic strip in German, now this week we have…
Blog Silly Timmy in French Silly Timmy en Français 1 LikeJanuary 2017
Extreme Event game is just the ticket to give your group a taste of what it takes to build community resilience in the face of disaster.…
Blog Introducing Extreme Event Game 1 LikeAugust 2013
February 2013
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Children ask questions about Silly Timmy
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December 2012
Okay here are the 'Silly Timmy' Comic strips featuring a 'Fairy Godmother' that rescue him from his scrapes...shame we don't all have one of these!
All the comics were created by me…
Blog Here is Silly Timmy Disaster Comic Strip in i 2 LikesNovember 2012
I am experimenting with using comic strips in order to generate interest in disaster preparedness. I have purposely decided on having a young girl in a wheel chair as my main protagonist, who is…
Blog Using comic strips to get across a disaster p 3 Likes Children of the TsunamiThis beautifully made documentary investigates children's experiences of the Japanese tsunami and nuclear disaster. It will be of real interest to anyone who works in the field of child-centred…
Blog Children of the Tsunami 1 LikeMarch 2012
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Discussion with Kindergarten teachers, Iran
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Avalance Safety using lego minifigs!
January 2012
The following news story has come from NHK, the Japanese TV station which broadcasts via satellite in English, but is an important step and a warning about the dangers of ignoring safety…
Blog School board apologizes for tsunami death 4 Likes Social LearningJuly 2011
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MyCoast New South Wales study: Teachers study guide
In 2019, the University of New South Wales commissioned a study titled 'MyCoast NSW study: New South Wales community perceptions of coastal erosion and inundation'. It was used to create a study guide designed to assist teachers to engage students in the complex task of defining coastal communities and understanding social aspects relating...Structural hazards
This lesson introduces students to some of the basic concepts behind structural hazards in the context of earthquakes. Many cities have a variety of building sizes, shapes, architectural styles, and materials. This lesson covers the basic ideas concerning how structures respond to earthquakes using a tabletop exercise and three hands-on activities....Landslide hazards
In this lesson, students learn about earthquake-induced landslides and the associated hazards, and how and why landslides occur. In addition, students discuss steps they can take to reduce landslide hazards. This lesson begins with a tabletop exercise to simulate a complex situation with multiple possible responsesbefore the students have obtained all...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.Tweet Me!
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Silly Timmy Disaster Comic in Russian - Неразумный Тимофей!
Posted by Justin Sharpe on February 26, 2018 at 19:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
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…
ContinueInfographic of research
Posted by Justin Sharpe on October 4, 2017 at 14:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
I wanted to show my PhD research findings in an easily digestible and accessible manner, so I created this infographic:…
ContinueSilly Timmy Disaster Comic - Bahasa Malaysian
Posted by Justin Sharpe on October 2, 2017 at 19:22 0 Comments 0 Likes
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…
ContinueHow to communicate better to stop disasters occurring
Posted by Justin Sharpe on May 15, 2017 at 14:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
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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