
Complete Half-Term Unit on Hazards & Disasters – Ideal for KS3 Geography
This fully resourced unit covers one half-term and introduces KS3 students to natural hazards, focusing on tectonic processes and how people respond to them. Lessons are clear, varied, and visually rich, helping students understand both the physical causes and human impacts of disasters.
Whether you’re a specialist or non-specialist, this unit is designed to be flexible and easy to use, saving you time without compromising on quality. This set includes PowerPoints, ready to print worksheets, embedded videos, engaging activities, and an end-of-unit assessment.
Topics covered:
Introduction to Hazards & Disasters
Structure of the Earth
Tectonic Plates
Plate Boundaries
Earthquakes
Earthquake Effects and Management
Surviving an Earthquake (optional)
Tsunamis
The Impossible (optional film-based lesson)
SE Asia vs Japan Tsunami Comparison
Volcanoes
Living Near Volcanoes
Creative Task (optional end-of-term)
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Updated May 2025
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