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Educational materials include resources for children and adolescents, such as children's books, textbooks, lesson plans, activities, games, and online resources on disaster prevention and school safety.

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Play and learn to stop disasters: This online game teaches adults and children how to build safer villages and cities against disasters. Users learn through playing how the location and the construction materials of houses make a difference when disasters strike and how early warning systems, evacuation plans and education save lives.

You can also explore the topic guide on games for disaster risk reduction.

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USGS science and education

The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons

United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Educational materials
Multi-purpose building for disaster situations in Thailand

Educational buildings occasional paper 8

To cope with disaster situations caused by frequent floods and strong winds in the south of Thailand, a Task Force within the Thailand Department of General Education has analyzed the threats, developed

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Educational materials
IRIS for students

The IRIS Education & Outreach program, in collaboration with the seismological and educational communities, develops and implements programs designed to enhance seismology and Earth Science education in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and in

Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Educational materials
FEMA for kids

This site teaches the children how to be prepared for disasters and prevent disaster damage. Children can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Educational materials
Masters of disasters

The Masters of Disaster series is an educational tool that will teach youth the importance of preparedness while reducing fear of the unexpected. The goal is to empower youth with the confidence and knowledge to prepare for disasters and help create a

American Red Cross
Educational materials
Earthquakes for kids: USGS earthquake hazards program

A variation of information regarding earthquakes for kids, including puzzles and games.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Educational materials
Emergency management for schools: Australia

A comprehensive resource on emergency management for Australian students and teachers, from late primary school to late secondary school.

Australia - government
Educational materials
Textbook: disaster reduction for grade 4

Curricula on disaster management for primary school students (grade 4).

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Disaster Reduction for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam
Ministry of Education (Lao People's Democratic Republic)