Disaster Preparedness in the Classroom

Are you an educator looking to talk about what a disaster/emergency is, how to prepare and what to do if one happens? Below we have compiled some of the best resources out there fit for any grade (K-12 and even college) to teach your students about disaster preparedness.

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Emergency Preparedness for 3rd-5th Grade

Download the FEMA classroom lesson plan for grades 3-5. This plan walks children through what an emergency is, how to prepare and what to do in an emergency with fun interactive activities.

Student Tools For Emergency Planning (STEP)

Student Tools for Emergency Planning, or STEP, is a FEMA classroom-based emergency preparedness curriculum for 4th-5th graders designed in an easy, ready-to-teach format. Students learn about disasters, emergencies, and hazards, and how to create a disaster supply kit and family emergency communication plan.

Emergency Checklist for Kids

A quick FEMA handout checklist of things you need to prepare for an emergency/disaster.

Emergency Preparedness 9th-12th Grade

FEMA emergency preparedness lesson plan for 9th-12th grade.