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Listen to the Earth | What do seismic waves tell us?
ED231301
地球の声を聞こう | 地震波が教えてくれること [NHK]
|Length : 10min. |Year : 2013 |
Using the earthquake early warning system as a theme, we learn about the nature of "seismic waves". In order to explain seismic waves, that are not visible to the naked eye, experimental apparatuses are set up to give better visualization, and characters Mr. P and Mr. S are introduced. Earthquakes and its mechanisms are explained in an easy to understand manner, tying the facts learned to how one can protect lives.
KIDS SURVIVAL SCHOOL | What Will You Do at the Crossroad?
ED221306
シンサイミライ学校 | きみならどうする?判断の分かれ道 [NHK]
|Length : 10min. |Year : 2013 |
This course is taught using the CROSSROAD GAME. A crossroad is the place where two or more roads intersect. The participants are presented with a predicament that requires a decision of either YES or NO. There's no right or wrong answer in this game. The purpose is to encourage players to: 1) imagine different disaster scenarios and think about how to deal with them; and 2) explore the subject further by talking with other players who have different opinions. Through discussion, let's find a solution together!
KIDS SURVIVAL SCHOOL | Empowering Yourself Will Save Your Life in an Earthquake
ED221305
シンサイミライ学校 | 地震からいのちを守る知恵 [NHK]
|Length : 10min. |Year : 2013 |
The theme for this course is "Self empowerment and knowledge that save your life when an earthquake hits." It's essential to be able to make your own decisions and immediately flee to a safe location. You should also beware of three things: flying objects, falling objects and moving objects. In this course, there's no right or wrong answer. As long as you save your life, you are correct. Let's work it out together!
KIDS SURVIVAL SCHOOL | Learn How to Save Your Life with Animation
ED221304
シンサイミライ学校 | アニメで学ぶ“命を守るキズナ [NHK]
|Length : 10min. |Year : 2013 |
Using animation, this unique course explores tsunami evacuation. An earthquake strikes when Takashi, a young boy, is alone at home. A large tsunami is approaching. The town will soon be flooded. What does Takashi do? Immediate evacuation is the key to surviving a tsunami. Should Takashi wait for a family member to return home or should he run to safety on his own? The animation inspires conversation and discussion concerning what is essential in order to save yourself and your family.
KIDS SURVIVAL SCHOOL | Create the Future of Our Hometown
ED221203
シンサイミライ学校 | 僕たちがつくる「ふるさとの未来」 [NHK]
|Length : 15min. |Year : 2012 |
In coastal areas, an earthquake may be followed by a tsunami. School children document the evacuation process of the town's elderly residents with video to discover quicker and safer ways of disaster prevention.