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    Big Question

    1. How do you think people felt during Storm Chandra, and why?

    Think about families facing flooding, strong winds, or power cuts.
     

    2. What do you think is the biggest challenge for communities during extreme weather events like Storm Chandra?

    This could relate to transport, safety, schools closing, or damage to homes.
     

    3. Why do you think weather warnings are important, and how should people respond to them?

    Storm Chandra had “danger to life” warnings due to strong winds and large waves.
     

    4. If you were in charge of keeping your local area safe during a storm, what rules or actions would you put in place?

    Think about roads, schools, and helping vulnerable people.
     

    5. How might storms like Chandra change how we prepare for weather in the future?

    Consider what people, schools, and councils might do differently next time.
     

    6. Why do you think storms affect different parts of the country in different ways?

    For example, some areas had record rainfall while others faced stronger winds.
     

    7. What can communities learn from Storm Chandra about helping each other during difficult times?

    Think of neighbours, emergency services, and schools.
     

    8. How would you feel if your school had to close because of a storm? What would be the positives and challenges?

    Storm Chandra led to over 200 school closures in Northern Ireland.

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    Exploring Feelings & Experiences

    • How might someone feel on their first day in a new country?

    • Why do you think learning a new language can be difficult for migrants?

    • What might help someone feel welcome when they move somewhere new?

    Understanding Perspectives

    • Why is it important to listen to people’s stories about moving from one place to another?

    • How could migration make a school or community more interesting or diverse?

    Critical Thinking

    • Do you think migration is more helpful or more challenging for a country? Explain your thinking.

    • How would you feel if you had to move to a completely new place?

    • What could you do to help a new student who has recently moved from another country?

     

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