Facing Fear
Facing Fear is recommended to support teachers in helping young people, ages 5 to 16, understand and deal with the emotions and attitudes they experience as a result of a tragic event.
Description
Series: Helping Young People Deal with Terrorism and Tragic Events
Canadian Red Cross
, 2003
123 pages, b/w, stitched, softcover
ISBN 1-55104-277-0
This resource is also available in French
Grades : K-10
Concepts : emergencies, prevention, behavioural change, cross-curricular, disaster prevention, terrorism, emergency preparedness, disasters
Subjects : Social Sciences, Science, Health and Physical Education
CSC Evaluation
Curriculum Correlation
Facing Fear is a flexible learning resource, designed for use with students ages 5 to 16 to help them be prepared for disasters and to deal with the aftermath of terrorism and other tragic events. While this resource supports topics from the Health curriculum, it can also be used with other disciplines and situations dealing with these important social concerns.
Content
Facing Fear is comprised of four booklets, with topics and strategies specific to each age grouping: Book 1 for ages 5-7, Book 2 for ages 8-10, Book 3 for ages 11-13 and Book 4 for ages 14-16. The resource addresses the emotional impact of tragic events on children and adolescents and provides lessons, strategies, and activities to use in the classroom. The lessons are clearly presented and easy-to-follow. The well-designed activities help students to differentiate fact from opinion in media information. Suggestions are given for home activities that can be used with the lessons. Background information is included for the teacher.
Methodology
The learning resource provides a wide variety of developmentally appropriate and motivating strategies for large group, small group, and individual learning. This teacher friendly resource clearly states objectives for each age grouping and promotes confidence in knowing what to do and say in supporting students dealing with tragedies that bring fear to their lives. There are opportunities for learners to examine their personal prejudices and to realign their feelings, to explore the importance of treating all people with dignity, and to learn not to judge groups of people for the actions of a few. Hands-on activities involve problem-solving and thinking skills.
Assessment
While there is no formal assessment included, there are multiple opportunities to recognize understanding and growth as the learners respond to the information and work through the activities.
Format
The format of the four booklets, one for each age group, is suitable for the resource's intended use with a variety of audiences. The layout of each booklet is easy-to-follow and provides reproducible pages designed appropriately for the age level of the learners.
Bias
This resource presents a global perspective, making no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions while dealing with tragic events and terrorism. The material supports the educator in handling possible intolerance toward people who have no connection to a traumatic event.
Review Recommendation
Facing Fear is recommended to support teachers in helping young people, ages 5 to 16, understand and deal with the emotions and attitudes they experience as a result of a tragic event.
Contact Information
Isabelle Champagne-Sheilds
Disaster Management
Program Advisor
Canadian Red Cross
170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K2P 2P2
613-740-3602
Fax: 613-740-1879
e-mail: isabelle.champagne-shields@redcross.ca
Louise M. Geoffrion
National Coordinator, Response Plans and Exercises
Disaster Management
Canadian Red Cross
170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K2P 2P2
613-740-1987
Fax: 613-740-1911
Donald J. Shropshire
National Director
Disaster Management
Canadian Red Cross
170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K2P 2P2
613-740-1959
Fax: 613-740-1911
e-mail: don.shropshire@redcross.ca
http://www.redcross.ca
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