Disaster Response Challenge
What would you do?
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Breaking News: Disaster After Volcano Erupts
In this activity, you will step into the role of a news reporter arriving at the scene of a natural disaster. You will make decisions that affect what happens next. There are no right or wrong choices—just think about what you would do. As you move through the activity, pay attention to:
- How your choices affect others
- What responsibilities people have during a crisis
- How emotions can influence decisions
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What would you do?
You are a television reporter arriving at the scene of a devastating volcanic eruption. Entire villages have been buried in mud. Rescue workers are searching for survivors. As you move through the disaster zone, you hear a faint voice calling for help. You discover a young girl trapped in deep mud. She cannot move. She looks at you and whispers: “Don’t leave me."
Start
Decision 1: Choose your first move
Choice A: Filming
You raise your camera and begin filming. Viewers across the country are watching. Your footage helps the world understand the disaster. But the girl watches silently. Her fear grows.
Next
Choice B: Helping
You join the rescue workers. You push through mud and debris. But the mud is too deep. You realize the rescue may take hours—or longer. The girl’s condition worsens.
Next
Choice C: Talk to the girl
You sit beside the girl. You speak calmly and reassure her. She tells you her name. She begins to trust you. You realize your presence matters—even if you cannot save her.
Next
Decision 2: Media Pressure
Your news station calls. They want live coverage. Millions of people are watching. But the girl looks at you again. She whispers: “Please don’t leave.”
Choice A: Keep broadcasting
You continue filming. The story spreads worldwide. People send messages of support. But you feel uneasy. You begin to question your role.
Next
Choice B: Turn off the camera
You turn off the camera. You stay beside the girl. You hold her hand. You realize this moment is about more than reporting. It is about humanity.
Next
Story Prediction
In the short story you will read in Lesson 4, journalist Rolf Carlé faces the same choices you just made. He must decide:
- Whether to film
- Whether to help
- Whether to connect emotionally
His decisions will change him forever. Based on this activity, predict what challenges Rolf might face and what lesson we might learn from the story.
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Congratulations! You completed today's lesson.
Disaster Response Challenge
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Transcript
Disaster Response Challenge
What would you do?
Start
Breaking News: Disaster After Volcano Erupts
In this activity, you will step into the role of a news reporter arriving at the scene of a natural disaster. You will make decisions that affect what happens next. There are no right or wrong choices—just think about what you would do. As you move through the activity, pay attention to:
Start
What would you do?
You are a television reporter arriving at the scene of a devastating volcanic eruption. Entire villages have been buried in mud. Rescue workers are searching for survivors. As you move through the disaster zone, you hear a faint voice calling for help. You discover a young girl trapped in deep mud. She cannot move. She looks at you and whispers: “Don’t leave me."
Start
Decision 1: Choose your first move
Choice A: Filming
You raise your camera and begin filming. Viewers across the country are watching. Your footage helps the world understand the disaster. But the girl watches silently. Her fear grows.
Next
Choice B: Helping
You join the rescue workers. You push through mud and debris. But the mud is too deep. You realize the rescue may take hours—or longer. The girl’s condition worsens.
Next
Choice C: Talk to the girl
You sit beside the girl. You speak calmly and reassure her. She tells you her name. She begins to trust you. You realize your presence matters—even if you cannot save her.
Next
Decision 2: Media Pressure
Your news station calls. They want live coverage. Millions of people are watching. But the girl looks at you again. She whispers: “Please don’t leave.”
Choice A: Keep broadcasting
You continue filming. The story spreads worldwide. People send messages of support. But you feel uneasy. You begin to question your role.
Next
Choice B: Turn off the camera
You turn off the camera. You stay beside the girl. You hold her hand. You realize this moment is about more than reporting. It is about humanity.
Next
Story Prediction
In the short story you will read in Lesson 4, journalist Rolf Carlé faces the same choices you just made. He must decide:
- Whether to film
- Whether to help
- Whether to connect emotionally
His decisions will change him forever. Based on this activity, predict what challenges Rolf might face and what lesson we might learn from the story.Next
Congratulations! You completed today's lesson.