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Title Are we Going to Burn this Summer

Unit Summary

An investigation of Bushfires as an example of natural disasters in the context of world disasters. Students will investigate: The natural phenomena of bushfires The factors that contribute to the risk of bushfires. Interaction between physical and human activities. Protection of natural and human environments.

Unit Questions

Where do disasters occur? What factors contribute to disasters? How can we assess the risk? What factors could increase the risk?

Content Questions

]What are Bushfires? Where do they occur? What natural factors contribute to Bushfires? How do people contribute to increasing the risk of bushfires?