Hello students,
how are you doing? I hope you're all well and no-one's down with COVID-19. This week deals with natural disasters and crisis mapping.
English for Geographers
Unit 6: Crisis Mapping
Introduction
Grammar
To revise grammar, go to the ROPOT (odpovědník), read the text about disease exchange and complete it with the right form of the past simple.
Vocabulary
Go to the ROPOT below and read the text. It deals with crisis mapping. Find expressions that can be matched with the definitions below the text.
Discussion
How can you help after a disaster, such as an earthquake or a powerful storm? What types of things do people need in these situations?
Discuss in the forum below.
Listening
Watch the video about Patrick Meier and complete the ROPOT.
ROPOT problem
Use the youtube link in case the video in the ROPOT isn't working.
Speaking
Based on the text and listening, summarise what you have learnt about Patrick Meier and his crisis maps. Record your answer and post it in the homework vault below.
When preparing your asnwer, consider the following:
Why did he create the software?
What is it good for?
Where is the information for the crisis maps taken from?
Who does it help?
Who are the digital humanitarians?
Examples of crisis events where crisis maps have been used.
Crossword puzzle
To wrap up, solve the crossword puzzle below to revise plate tectonics. Remember to clear the form after you've completed the puzzle, so that others can play. The clear button can be found in the drop-down menu next to the edit button.
Enjoy!
Conclusion
That would be all for this week. I hope you've enjoyed the activities. If anything, email me. I'd love to hear from you!
All the best,
AB