Discussion Questions for Year 1 Science: Natural Disasters
Question 1: What are Natural Disasters?
- Prompt: Can anyone tell me what they think a natural disaster is?
- Follow-up: Why do you think these disasters happen?
- Goal: Encourage students to share their thoughts and definitions based on their prior knowledge.
Question 2: Types of Natural Disasters
- Prompt: What types of natural disasters do you know about?
- Examples: Is it storms, floods, or bushfires?
- Follow-up: Can you name one that we might experience in Australia?
- Goal: Help students identify and categorise different types of natural disasters they may have heard about or experienced.
Question 3: Staying Safe During Natural Disasters
- Prompt: If there is a natural disaster, what do you think we should do to stay safe?
- Follow-up: Can you think of any safe places we could go?
- Goal: Encourage students to brainstorm safety tips and think critically about emergency preparedness.
These questions will help stir curiosity and engage Year 1 students in a conversation about natural disasters, linking their learning to both personal experiences and broader scientific concepts.