Man-Made Disasters in

History
Lesson Objectives
1 To Learn 2 To Introduce

About significant man-made The Chernobyl disaster and

disasters in history. its impact.

3 To Enhance 4 To Develop

Vocabulary related to Listening and reading skills.

disasters.

5 To Encourage

Group work and discussion.

Today we will explore the fascinating yet
devastating topic of man-made disasters that have
occurred throughout history.

Can you provide some examples of these

disasters?
What do you know about them?
Man-Made Disasters in History
Titanic Sinking
One of the most famous and
tragic shipwrecks in history.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Exxon Valdez Oil
Spill
A devastating gas leak in India's
city of Bhopal. An environmental disaster
caused by an oil tanker off
Alaska's coast.
Chernobyl Disaster
The Chernobyl disaster stands as one of the most catastrophic man-made
disasters in history
The Chernobyl Disaster
What Happened The Consequences
The Chernobyl disaster had far-reaching
On 26 April 1986, an explosion at the
consequences, including radioactive
Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine
contamination of the surrounding area, long-
caused a massive release of radioactive
term health effects on people and animals, and
materials into the environment.
social and economic disruption.
Chernobyl: Discussion
1 Prior Knowledge 2 Thoughts and Opinions

What do you already know about the What do you think are the most significant
Chernobyl disaster? How did you learn consequences of the Chernobyl disaster?
about it? How do you think governments can prevent
similar disasters in the future?
Pre-Listening Vocabulary Activity
Words Definitions

1. Sleep-deprived J A. To remove or displace something from its original position or place, often
2. Maintenance forcibly or completely.
I
3. Violate (verb) B. Scattered pieces or fragments of something, often resulting from a
4. Surge (noun) H destruction or breakage.
5. Change reaction G C. To support, maintain, or keep something going or alive.
6. Spew (verb) F D. To put out or stop something from burning, shining, or existing.
7. Extinguish (verb) E E. To forcefully expel or release something, often in large quantities or with
8. Sustain (verb) D
great intensity.
9. Debris F. A series of events in which each event causes the next one to happen,
10.Uproot (verb) C often rapidly and uncontrollably.
B G. A sudden and strong increase in something, like an increase of electricity
or of water.
A
H. To break or disregard a rule, law, or agreement.
I. The act of keeping something in good condition or working order.
J. Being in a state of not having enough sleep.
While Listening
Listen to/watch the video and fill in the gaps below. Write no more than three words and a
Answers:
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1. Even after 30 years, Chernobyl power station is still considered to be an __________ for the fascination
majority of people. 2.Ran
2. Sleep insufficient workers of the station __________ series of tests at night in April, 1986. 3.Initial explosion
3. According to estimations, from 2 to 50 workers died in an __________. 4.Internal attention
5. A brief
4. Soviet Union did everything to avoid the disaster gaining _________
announcement
5. However, the union made ________ as it could not sustain secrecy about the disaster any 6.Fire blazing
longer. 7.Habitable
6. Boron clay and lead were dropped on the top flames to contain the __________. 8.235 billion dollars
7. Even with the container built over the Reactor 4, the zone won’t be __________ for next
20,000 years.
8. Overall, the cost of the disaster is estimated to be __________.
Discussion on the Video

1 Thoughts and Opinions

Share your thoughts and opinions on the video you just watched.
Chernobyl: Vocabulary and Reading Activity
Complete a vocabulary task by matching
new words from the text with their
definitions.
Then complete 2 comprehension tasks
Mini Projecr: Group Work Activity
Divide into three groups with 3-4 students each. Each group will discuss different aspects: causes, effects, and
lessons learned from the Chernobyl disaster. Share your group's findings or conclusions by presenting in front
of the class.