Together, Towards, Safer India. An Introduction to Disaster Management for Class 8 Central Board of Secondary Education ‘Shiksha Kendra’, 2, Community Centre Preet Vihar, Delhi — 110092, India Tel : 91-011-22509252-57/59, Fax : 91-011-22515826 E-mail : cbsedli@nda.vsnl.net.in Website : www.cbse.nic.inTOGETHER, TOWARDS, A SAFER INDIA An Introduction to Disaster Management for Class 8 FIRST EDITION 2003 © CBSE, DELHI ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AUTHORS Dr. Kamala Menon, Principal, Mirambika School, New Delhi Ms. A. Venkatachalam, Mother’s Intemational School, New Delhi Ms. P. Thakur, Education Officer, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, New Delhi EDITORS Shri M.P. Sajnani, Director (Disaster Management), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India Ms. Aparna Kanda, Programme Associate (Vulnerability Reduction and Sustainable Environment) UNDP, New Delhi COORDINATOR Ms. Sugandh Sharma, Education Officer (Commerce), CBSE , Delhi CBSE ADVISORS Mr. Ashok Ganguly, Chairman Mr. G. Balasubramanian, Director (Academics) PUBLISHED BY : The Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, ‘Shiksha Kendra’, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi 110 092 DESIGN & LAYOUT BY : CBSE, Delhi PRINTED BY : Tara Art Press, B-4, Hans Bhawan, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002 Ph. 23378626, 23379686CBSE Syllabus on Disaster Management Instructional Objectives for Class 8 Acquaint students about various disasters that India is vulnerable to, and the hazard maps that enable them to visualise their vulnerabilities. (Emphasis would be on effects rather than causes, since the geographical reasons for the occurrence of natural hazards are dealt with in geography) Introduce a few key concepts in disaster management, in simple terms, to orient them to these words that are used in media, discussions, analysis, etc, when a disaster strikes. The questions at the end of each lesson would provide a guide to teachers on what the leaming expectations are from students, and in setting examination papers) Introduce the concept of being prepared for disasters through simple do-s and don't-s that school children can imbibe and spread to families and community. The concept of preparedness leading to reduced vulnerability and possible reduction in impact of the disaster on lives, livelihoods and property. Develop an interest in the subject through interactive activities in the classroom, so that students seek more information on disasters. Course Content 1 Introduction: Concepts in disaster management, with emphasis on disaster preparedness. Natural and manmade disasters. # Importance of disaster management and introduction to mitigation methods Concept of Community Contingency Plan Earthquakes: Causes and effects. Relative disaster vulnerabilities among people. @ Earthquakes in India, introduction to seismic zones and related damage, scales for measurement Preparing for earthquakes Cyclones: Causes and effects — Cyclone-prone areas in India @ Preparing for cyclones