Trócaire

Theme: Disasters and Emergencies


Drought in east Africa whiteboard resources: Senior Primary/ Key Stage 2 (This resource can also be accessed via your interactive whiteboard. ) This resource is designed for 3rd to 6th class pupils/ Primary 4 to 7. It examines the drought in east Africa, focusing on the causes and effects of the drought in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. The interactive whiteboard activities and image slide show offer opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, empathy and communication skills. Accompanying worksheets include questions and activities encouraging students to be active citizens by ‘Speaking Up and Speaking Out’ about east Africa. Teacher's notes are also included.
Focus on Pakistan Floods: Photographs to accompany the resource This photo slideshow (PowerPoint) is designed to bring the Pakistan Floods Post-Primary CSPE/ Citizneship resource to life in your classroom.
Focus on Pakistan Floods: Post Primary CSPE/Citizenship resource The resource is packed full of interesting facts and activities which will allow you to explore the CSPE/Citizenship concepts of Interdependence and Human Dignity, by bringing the issues facing Pakistan to life in your classroom.
Focus on Haiti: Post Primary CSPE/ Key Stage 3 and 4 Citizenship Educator's Resource A Post Primary resource on the Haiti Earthquake (in Powerpoint file format).
Tales of Disaster: Senior Primary/ Key Stage 2 Educator's Resource This award-winning Senior Primary education resource teaches children about natural disasters by exploring them through four short films set in South East Asia. The resource includes a DVD and an accompanying booklet containing activities, case studies and worksheets. Cost : €10/£8. To place an order: email mboyce@trocaire.ie
Tsunami: CSPE/Citizenship Resource A CSPE resource from Trócaire exploring the tsunami and the aid response to the disaster.