Top stories: Earthquake in Turkey and Syria + News wrap 2/7/23 + Student video

Posted by Tobi Tarwater on Monday, September 2, 2024

Five Facts

  • Who were individuals and groups discussed in the story?
  • What has happened in the aftermath of the earthquake?
  • Where and when did the earthquake hit? What part of the world are these countries located in?
  • Why was the earthquake so devastating and cause such loss of life?
  • How did governments and people around the world respond?

Focus Questions

What can be done to mitigate (lessen) the damage of earthquakes? Media literacy : Why do you think it was important to hear testimonial from Osama Abdel Hamid, one of the earthquake survivors?

For More

What students can do : Skim the article below to learn about different organizations helping people in Turkey and Syria. Choose one organization to look up in more detail.
  • Who founded it?
  • Why was it started?
  • What are some areas of emergency management the organization has worked in?
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