Canadian International School of Hong Kong
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How We Organize Ourselves Transdisciplinary Theme: An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Central Idea:
People and organizations can prepare for and respond to disasters in a variety of ways
Teacher Questions:
1. What is a disaster? 2. Who is responsible? 3. What is an appropriate preparation / response? 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
To develop responsible global citizens and leaders through academic excellence.
HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES!
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Unit Vocabulary:
respond, disaster, effect, prepare, organizations, impact, local, international, relief operations, systems, survival
Key Concepts: Form: What are the effects of disasters? How are the effects of various disasters similar or different? Connection: How do different organizations and people work together to prepare and respond to disasters?
Related Concepts:
Home Learning and Action! Read books and watch videos related to the Central Idea Find a relief organization in Hong Kong and consider becoming a volunteer!!
Organization, Collaboration
Review the vocabulary regularly
Attributes:
Take action! What can you do to prepare for possible
Are organizations principled in how they allocate relief funds? As a thinker, what conclusions can you draw from your investigations?
disasters at your home? Share any experiences that you have had with disasters in class
Fast Facts: The last tornado spotted in
Attitudes:
Hong Kong was on Sept. 6, 2004 at the HKIA.
How can you demonstrate cooperation during group work in this unit? Do you show empathy towards those affected by disasters?
Each year, approximately two earthquake tremors are felt in Hong Kong!
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Enduring Understanding: Why is it important to prepare for a disaster and respond to one appropriately?
Assessment: To be based on understanding of the Central Idea with accompanying evidence, skills, attitudes and attributes of the Learner Profile