Learning about natural disasters: Games and projects for you and your friends

This booklet encourages children to help protect their community from natural hazards. It features a range of community activities based on ideas used by children in many countries. This document contains maps, games and projects for children between 8 and 12 years old.

This booklet is designed to help young students:

• Appreciate natural forces in the environment, and how to protect things important to them;
• Consider the contributions they can make in their community by participating in disaster prevention and preparedness activities;
• Exchange ideas with other children around the world, in order to enhance their own safety and that of their community.