ICSE Class 8 Geography, Unit 5: Natural and Man-made Disasters
From the CISCE curriculum. 6 key concepts, about 3 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The aim in this theme is to enable children to build on knowledge gained in previous classes. Children will get an opportunity to study selected disasters in greater detail through case studies and will also learn about disaster management and the role of the Government in disaster management.
Your child should be able to
- differentiate between natural and manmade disasters
- discuss the importance of disaster management
- demonstrate (through drills) measures to be taken in case of an earthquake, flood, fire
- describe the causes, effects and impact of floods, earthquakes and oil spills on life and environment. list measures to be taken to prevent disasters
Key concepts in this unit
- Natural and manmade disasters: Meaning and examples.
- Disaster management and its importance (in general); safety measures to be taken in case of floods, earthquake and fire.
- Role of the government in disasters and its management. Case Studies:
- Floods in Assam/Bihar (Causes, effects, impacts on life and environment).
- Earthquake in Nepal (2014): (Causes, effects, impacts on life and environment).
- Oil Spills-Coastal areas of the United States: (Causes, effects, impacts on life and environment).
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.