Youth Emergency Preparedness - Grades 3-5 (Paperback)

Welcome to FEMA's Be a Hero curriculum, an empowering educational journey into emergency preparedness This standards-based, cross-curricular program is designed to provide students in grades 3 through 5 with the knowledge, awareness, and life-saving skills needed to prepare for a variety of emergencies and disasters. By engaging in three inquiry-based lessons, students will gain a personal and meaningful understanding of disaster preparedness in the context of real-world hazards. All learning activities lead to important learning through collaborative fact-finding and sharing. Using communication skills and creativity, they will generate awareness of emergency preparedness among friends, families, and the school community.