Name: _______________________ Date: ___________ Grade: 5th Grade
GRADE 5 SOCIAL STUDIES (WEEK 23)
Context: Natural disasters are inevitable, but human tragedy is not. A community's survival
depends on discipline, preparation, and a commitment to the common good. Today, you will
analyze our safety protocols and draft a formal disaster prevention action plan.
PART I: THE DISASTER TIMELINE (EVIDENCE CHART) Instructions: Select a specific
natural disaster common in Peru (e.g., an earthquake or a mudslide). Fill out the chart
below detailing the precise actions a responsible citizen must take before, during, and
after the event.
El Reno Tornado (2013)
Target Hazard: ______________________________________________________
Tornado
1. BEFORE the Disaster (Prevention & Preparation): What specific actions must we take
to reduce risk before the hazard occurs?
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Action 1:
Have
an emergency plan and know the safest place to shelter.
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Action 2:
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Keep an emergency kit ready and follow weather warnings.
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2. DURING the Disaster (Execution & Calm): Why is acting calmly and strictly following
the educator's instructions a matter of life and death?
Staying
calm helps us think clearly and follow safety instructions. It prevents panic and helps everyone get to safety
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quickly.
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What is the exact protocol to follow during the event?
Go
to a safe interior area, stay away from windows, protect your head and neck, and follow the teacher's instructions.
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Do not go outside or try to watch the tornado.
3. AFTER the Disaster (The Common Good): Once the immediate danger has passed,
how must you assist vulnerable people (the injured, the elderly, or younger students)?
Check
for injuries and tell an adult or emergency worker who needs help. Help younger students, elderly people, and
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injured
people only when it is safe.
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PART II: DISASTER PREVENTION ACTION PLAN Instructions: Identify one specific area
in our school or your home that presents a risk during a natural disaster (e.g., loose
bookshelves, blocked exits, glass windows). Create a plan to fix it.
4. Risk Identification:
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Classroom windows
Location: _________________________________________
Description of the Danger:
Windows
can break during a tornado and flying glass can injure people.
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5. Proposed Action: What exact steps will you take to eliminate or reduce this risk?
Move
students away from windows during a tornado warning. Go to a safe interior area. Keep exits clear and practice
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tornado
drills.
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PART III: GROUP PRESENTATION PREPARATION Instructions: You will present your
prevention proposal to the class. Outline your presentation below.
6. Presentation Structure:
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The Problem: (State the risk clearly)
Classroom
windows can break during a tornado and cause injuries.
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The Solution: (Summarize your action plan)
Move
away from windows and go quickly to a safe interior area.
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The Benefit: (Explain how this protects the community)
This
reduces injuries and helps keep the school community safe.
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PART IV: PREVENTION COMMITMENT CARD Instructions: Read the pledge below, sign it,
and cut it out if required. This is a formal agreement for safety and the common good.
MY SAFETY COMMITMENT I, ___________________________________, understand that
disaster prevention is a civic duty. I officially commit to:
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Acting with absolute seriousness and silence during all school drills.
Following my educator's instructions immediately without arguing.
Caring for natural resources to prevent human-made environmental disasters.
Assisting those who are more vulnerable than I am during an emergency.
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________
PART V: UNIT SELF-ASSESSMENT Instructions: Evaluate your participation and
responsibility during this unit on disaster prevention. Check the box that represents your
true effort.
[ ] Mastery (Achieved): I understand the protocols perfectly, I treat drills with the utmost
seriousness, and my action plan is highly detailed.
[ ] Developing (Partial): I know most of the rules, but I sometimes lose focus during drills or
need to add more detail to my prevention plans.
[ ] Needs Support: I do not take the drills seriously and I am unprepared for a real emergency.
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