In this Level 5 Social Studies course, you will learn how people and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. You will study real disasters such as earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and storms to understand what happened and how people were affected. Part of this will be a case study of your choice where you design a plan which could have helped change the outcome of the disaster.
You will explore how citizens, communities, iwi, councils, and the government work together to keep people safe. The course focuses on being prepared and understanding your role before, during, and after a disaster. You will also learn how cultural knowledge, including mātauranga Māori, helps communities become more resilient.
By the end of the course, you will understand how being informed and involved can help protect people and communities during natural disasters.