Last class, we were introduced to a new game where you're placed in a type of scenario and you have to help the town/ village prevent disaster in their lives. One of the questions I'm supposed to answer is why I liked the game. I have to admit, I really tried and tried to enjoy, but I kept FAILING! I did nothing wrong, but somehow the final mission report ended up with a huge "FAIL" stamped on the front. I guess I do like the facts on the side, and how it tells you what this and that are used for.
I learned things like how having wetlands can absorb water in a flood situation, mangroves can dissipate the energy of waves, and that there are now fire resistant trees. That last one's pretty impressive. Trees that don't catch on fire. Anyways, yea I think I learned a lot of methods on preventing destruction that I had never even knew about.
Some information from class that I found in the game was, info about the seismometer and all that fun stuff. I thought it was really cool how I could relate those things I had learned in class to the game.
If I were to change one thing about the game I would probably include more scenarios. I know it's not exactly a natural disaster, but it would be so cool to add a volcano scene. That would probably be my favorite.
Okay now since I'm coming to an end on this post, I just have to say, that I finally passed my first round. The joy in passing is so incredible. I even got a gold medal. I'm so proud of myself right now for saving my small village in Asia from a tsunami. I HAD to post that. Yay.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Erynn Carter - Guest Speaker
Last Thursday we had a guest speaker who worked for a relief group called Mercy Core. This is one group I have actually never heard of. Her name was Erynn Carter. In the beginning of the presentation I was extremely bored and wondering how I was going to survive this. Throughout her speech, it got more and more interesting. At the end, I really enjoyed having the opportunity to hear about her and her experience being able to help people who have been affected by wars and natural disasters.
During the presentation, I found out that different parts and areas of the world all have different building codes on how a certain building needs to be built. Places with less money and a worse economy have poorly built houses and offices. So when an earthquakes strikes, these places won't be able to support themselves and will sometimes fall. She was also able to prove that children are always affected by wars or natural disasters. I found it interesting when she talked about the the different phases of emergency responses. Things like basic needs, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. The basic needs would be things like water, sanitation, food, shelter, and health.
I only had two questions for her. She kind of answered one of them while she was speaking, then I had a friend ask her the other question. The second question was, "What kind of school did she go through to get the job she's in now?" That question was answered while she was speaking.
In conclusion, I loved having a guest speaker. She was really cool and amazing. I learned a LOT more about what's being done to help people after these disasters. I hope we can have another guest speaker for either this unit or the next. It's amazing how she's practically devoted her life to this cause.
During the presentation, I found out that different parts and areas of the world all have different building codes on how a certain building needs to be built. Places with less money and a worse economy have poorly built houses and offices. So when an earthquakes strikes, these places won't be able to support themselves and will sometimes fall. She was also able to prove that children are always affected by wars or natural disasters. I found it interesting when she talked about the the different phases of emergency responses. Things like basic needs, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. The basic needs would be things like water, sanitation, food, shelter, and health.
I only had two questions for her. She kind of answered one of them while she was speaking, then I had a friend ask her the other question. The second question was, "What kind of school did she go through to get the job she's in now?" That question was answered while she was speaking.
In conclusion, I loved having a guest speaker. She was really cool and amazing. I learned a LOT more about what's being done to help people after these disasters. I hope we can have another guest speaker for either this unit or the next. It's amazing how she's practically devoted her life to this cause.
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