Invite local officials, including the school principal, city council members, or local police officers and firefighters to speak on the topic of emergency preparedness. Students should be prepared to ask questions about disaster plans at the school, neighborhood, and city levels. Involve students in disaster preparedness. They can write brochures outlining the school's or community's disaster plan. A selection of brochures can then be copied and distributed to families through the school office.
Students can also donate time to making or collecting emergency kits for the classroom.
Megan Baker of Nova School in Lacey, Washington, contributed classroom ideas for Standard 15. All rights reserved.