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Review:

What are the effects of typhoon in the community?

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DIRECTION: Write B if the statement describes a place before a typhoon, D if during and A if it is after.

1. Many trees are uprooted and fallen.

2. Water level in rivers and seas increases.

3. The sky is covered with dark clouds and heavy rains start to pour.

4. The sun is shining and the wind is blowing gently.

5. Heavy rain falls and strong winds are blowing.

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Watch and analyzed these weather reports.

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Why is your reaction about the weather/news report?

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Why is it important to prepare yourself if a typhoon is coming?

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People need to be safe at all times during a weather disturbance such as typhoon. To be safe, there should be enough preparation before the weather disturbance. What preparation should we do for us to be safe?

Let’s find out.

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Group Activity

MY EMERGENCY KIT

Science Skills: Inferring, Communicating

Time Frame : 10-15 minutes

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MY EMERGENCY KIT

  1. Pretend that there is an upcoming PSWS # 4 typhoon that will affect your locality.
  2. List down the TOP FIVE important items that you MUST prepare in order to survive the hazards that a typhoon might bring.
  3. After finalizing our list, write down why you chose such items from the outmost importance and explain why you chose those items.

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Items to Prepare

Reason

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Group Reporting / Presentation of the Output Sharing of results

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ITEMS/THINGS TO PREPARE IN TIMES OF TYPHOONS

  1. Water
  2. Food
  3. First aid kit
  4. Extra Money
  5. Contact/emergency numbers
  6. Radio with back up batteries
  7. Whistle

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Answer these questions:

  1. What should you do when you hear a typhoon warning in a weather forecast?

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  • What safety precautions before a typhoon are seen by each group’s performance?

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“To avoid destruction caused by the unforeseen events it is always wise to prepare in order to be ready to face danger and to feel secure and safe. There is a weather report that there will be a typhoon coming, how will help your family prepare before a typhoon strikes?”

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Enumerate the precautionary measures before a typhoon.

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Background Information for Teachers

Warning signals and forecasts enable the people to prepare accordingly in order to ensure safety for the incoming of the weather disturbance.

Safety Precautions Before a Typhoon

  1. During the rainy season, always be prepared for the coming of the typhoon
  2. Tune in to radio/television programs for the latest PAGASA bulletins about the typhoon.
  3. Know where to evacuate in times of emergency
  4. Make a repair and strengthen some house posts. Check the eves and roofs if they are safe and secure.

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  1. Prepare a disaster supplies kit. Include canned food and a can opener bottled water , battery operated radio , candles, matches, flashlight protective clothing and written instructions on how to turn off electricity gas and water.
  2. Is case there is an injury, always be ready with first aid kit
  3. Stay away from low- lying areas
  4. If a typhoon is coming, contact all family members and remind the go home early as soon as possible to avoid accidents
  5. Keep a list of emergency phone numbers on display.

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Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Before a typhoon comes what kind of foods should we store?

A. Fresh meat, vegetable and fruits.

B. Foods that do not need cooking.

C. Canned good and liquor.

D. Foods that are easy to prepare.

2. Which one does not show precautionary measure before a typhoon?

A. Boil drinking water.

B. Check electrical appliances before using.

C. Be ready with your first -aid kit in case there is an injury.

D. Keep a list of emergency phone numbers on display.

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3. Which of these precautionary measure is recommended before a typhoon happens?

A. Listen to radio or news for updates from PAGASA.

B. Help typhoon victims by donating foods and clothing.

C. Evacuate to a higher and safer area.

D. Check electrical appliances before using them.

4. Why do we need to follow safety measures before a typhoon?

A. To solve lives and properties.

B. To pleas the authorities.

C. To prevent typhoon from coming.

D. To stop typhoon when it happens.

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5. Which picture shows preparing safety measure before typhoon?

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  1. I only C. I and III only
  2. II only D. I, II and III

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Create a poster to help the people in the community become aware of ensuring safety for their family before severe weather disturbances. Use a cartolina (half size) for your poster. Make your message clear and your illustrations colorful