Outschool
Search

$10

weekly
or $30 for all content
Class

Emergency Preparedness: Better Prepared Than Sorry FLEX

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 13-18
Self-Paced Class
In this 3 week course, students will learn the basics of make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed in order to be better prepared for emergency situations.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(66 reviews)

1 pre-recorded lesson
3 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content

Enroll Now, Start Anytime

Go at your own pace
Your learner can start learning when they want and progress at the speed that works best for them.
Not Accepting Enrollments
Start when you want.
Learn at your own pace
Access course material for a full year.
Get hands-on support from teacher.

What's included

0 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. While there is no official homework assigned during this class, students may wish to take what they learn and put it into action after class to complete actual final working products.
Assessment
There will be an informal assessment based on students participation in class and completion of in class practice.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
The year 2020 was like no other. We should use our experiences to learn and become better. This class will follow the 3 steps of emergency preparedness make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed. While thinking about emergencies and disasters can be scary, providing the knowledge and skills to stay safe in these situations will ease fears and keep them safe. Please note I will not be teaching any medical information or how to perform any medical services. 

The first class will focus on the concepts of making a plan. It encourages collaboration with the family to determine a sheltering plan, an evacuation plan, and a communication plan. We will discuss what specifics should be considered in each of these plans and how often it should be updated.

The second class will focus on building an emergency kit. Again it encourages collaboration with family and discusses the basic components of an emergency kit for the home and on the go while considering special needs of their family such as food supply and other survival items like flashlights, etc. This lesson will not discuss in depth information about medical needs or medical supplies or how to provide any medical services such as first aid. 

The last class will focus on how to stay informed before, after, and during an emergency situation. In collaboration with their family, they will learn how to determine threats in the area they live, how to receive information when the power is out, and the difference between weather alerts such as warnings and watches. 

The class will involve some lecture to exchange basic ideas, but the goal is for students to take the information from the beginning lecture and put it to use and generate a final product such as a written emergency plan and an actual kit. Therefore, all learning modalities will be included in this class. 

No prior experience or knowledge is required for this course. This course will benefit all students. 

I currently am employed by my state's Office of Emergency Preparedness. I work closely with subject matter experts regarding all types of emergencies and build training courses for emergency professionals. I look forward to helping your students feel confident and prepared in all situations.

Learning Goals

Students will
1. describe the components needed for an emergency plan
2. describe the items needed for an emergency kit
3. identify ways to stay informed before, after, and during and emergency situation.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class discusses emergency situations mainly weather events such as tornados and hurricanes and flooding. These devastating events can be traumatic to adolescents, but the goal of this class is to empower them and provide them with the knowledge and skills to prepare for such events in order to stay safe and help family and friends. I have screened all of my material to ensure it is age appropriate and will focus on the positive impact of preparation. I encourage collaboration with parents during all aspects of this class such as making a plan and building a supply kit. Parents should talk with students beforehand regarding the different types of emergency situations that may arise and impact a family and determine before enrolling students in this course if it is a good fit for their child emotionally and mentally. I will be glad to answer any questions you have in advance regarding this class just email me.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Please note these are sources and I will use these sources to create my own presentation and will not be sharing the downloadable PDFs or other printable items available from these sites. I will not be directing the students to these sites either. Make A Plan: https://www.ready.gov/plan https://www.cdc.gov/prepyourhealth/planahead/index.htm Build A Kit: https://www.ready.gov/kit https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/checklists/kids-and-families.html https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2019/national-preparedness-month-how-to-build-your-emergency-kit.html Stay Informed: https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/family-emergency-communication-plan.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/prepyourhealth/planahead/stayinformed/ https://www.cdc.gov/prepyourhealth/planahead/stayconnected/index.htm https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/be-informed.html Sites Used For General Information: https://www.ready.gov/kids https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readywrigley/index.htm

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2021
4.9
66reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Virginia State University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Mary Washington College
I currently am employed by my state's Office of Emergency Preparedness. I work closely with subject matter experts regarding all types of emergencies and build training courses for emergency professionals. I am passionate about the importance of preparedness and my experience in this field gives me a unique insight. 

Reviews



Parents also liked
Kitchen Safety Heroes – Fun Food Safety for Kids!
Uplift Learning Academy by LaShundra Williams, MSW
4.8
(112)
$6 per class
Next session at 6 PM on Sat 6/14
Group Class
2 wks, 1/wk, 45 min
10-12
Internet Safety for Kids
Uplift Learning Academy by LaShundra Williams, MSW
4.8
(112)
$21 per class
Next session at 10 PM on Tue 3/11
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 50 min
6-11
Internet Safety for Children
Amy Maruska, M.Ed
4.9
(234)
$18 per class
Next session at 1 AM on Thursday
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 45 min
8-12
Internet Safety for Teens
Uplift Learning Academy by LaShundra Williams, MSW
4.8
(112)
$18 per class
Next session at 12 AM on Thu 2/27
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 1 hr
12-15
Internet Safety: Gaming Safety - Navigating the Digital Realm Safely For 8-12
Amy Maruska, M.Ed
4.9
(234)
$18 per class
Next session at 7 PM on Tue 12/9
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 45 min
8-12
Fire Safety With Bob! (Private Lesson)
Teacher Kandy
5.0
(22)
$15 per session
1-on-1 Coaching
On Demand
7-12
Internet Safety How to Protect Yourself Online
Wild and Unstructured Learning
4.8
(1,121)
$18 per class
Next session at 12 AM on Tue 2/25
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 40 min
9-13
2 Day Internet Safety Class Not Being Scammed, Tricked or Conned by Criminals as a Young Person
Explosive Learning Jo Reynolds Life Skill Teachers
4.8
(1,288)
$45 per class
Next session at 2 PM on Thursday
Group Class
1 wk, 2/wk, 50 min
9-14
Spycraft 101 - Learn the Same Skills Used by Spies!
Omar Ruiz (Mr. O)
4.9
(625)
$20 per class
Next session at 12 AM on Thursday
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 55 min
10-15
Drivers Ed: Mastering Responsible & Defensive Driving Skills for Teens (Live)
Outschool Teen Educator: Dr. Kai Kafferly, PhD
5.0
(629)
$20 per class
Next session at 7:15 PM on Tue 6/3
Group Class
13 wks, 1/wk, 45 min
14-18
5 Day Internet Safety for Everyone - What NOT to Do On The WWW Staying Web Safe
Explosive Learning Jo Reynolds Life Skill Teachers
4.8
(1,288)
$44 per class
Next session at 6 PM on Mon 3/17
Group Class
1 wk, 5/wk, 50 min
9-14
Emergency Preparedness: Better Prepared Than Sorry
Regina Hutchinson, M.ED
4.9
(66)
$17 per class
Next session at 8:30 PM on Mon 7/7
Group Class
3 wks, 1/wk, 45 min
13-18
Road Rules: A Safe Weekly Drivers Ed Information Class (35 Sessions) Ages 13-Up
ERICA WARD
4.9
(113)
$13 per class
Next session at 4 PM on Mon 9/8
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
13-18
The Road Rules: A Safe Drivers Ed Information Class (10 Sessions) Ages 14-Up
ERICA WARD
4.9
(113)
$20 per class
Next session at 5 PM on Mon 6/16
Group Class
10 wks, 1/wk, 1.17 hr
14-17
Kidz Home Alone Class for Tweens
Amy Klebanow Marks BSN,RN
4.9
(140)
$18 per class
Next session at 9:30 PM on Mon 3/3
Group Class
2 wks, 1/wk, 55 min
9-13
"PREREQUISITE" to CHEF KenDad's Recipe Playground (1) & (2) (OPEN TO ALL AGES!)
CHEF KenDad
5.0
(47)
$20 per class
Next session at 9 PM on Tue 2/25
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 1.33 hr
7-12
See More Classes
Home
Search
Give a Gift Card
Open currency, time zone, and language settings
Language & Region
Log In