1.3. Education Impact After the Earthquake

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one of the major impacts of an earthquake on communities?

   Hint

   Consider how the physical structures are affected.

2. 2.

   What role did NGOs play after the earthquake?

   Hint

   Think about who stepped in when schools were down.

3. 3.

   What was a significant effect of the earthquake on education?

   • Schools closed for a year
   • Increase in school attendance
   • No effect on education

   Hint

   Think about the immediate aftermath of the disaster.

4. 4.

   Temporary schools were primarily constructed using which material?

   • Steel
   • Bamboo
   • Concrete

   Hint

   Consider what materials are readily available and easy to build with.

5. 5.

   If you were to design a community-response plan for post-earthquake recovery focusing on education, what steps would you take?

   Hint

   Think about immediate needs versus long-term goals.

6. 6.

   Discuss the balance of immediate response versus the need for effective, long-lasting solutions in disaster recovery.

   Hint

   Consider examples from the text and relate them back to your points.