Mathematical Thinking IV: Problem Solving Approach for Lower Primary Level (Grades 1-3)
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Subject | Natural Science
Action oriented Reseach on Disaster Science
Since ancient times, and even now, mankind has faced a natural disaster almost every day somewhere around the world resulting in repeated damage. The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake is one such example which resulted in over 21,000 related deaths.
Why does repeated damage occur? That is because while natural phenomena occur repeatedly, lessons from past experiences have been forgotten and have not been effectively used. In addition, damage itself greatly varies as society changes. In the past, there was no nuclear plant accident in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
Existing academic frameworks have been unable to prevent such natural disasters in the face of human/social problems. Therefore we need a new field of interdisciplinary study and we propose practical research which makes use of lessons learned in previous disasters and aims to construct a resilient society. As well as conducting theoretical studies, we would like to propose concrete disaster preparations tailored to each community.
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Content／学習内容
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We will introduce the regional disaster prevention efforts both before and after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, as well as the actual damage.
- 1-0. Introduction
- 1-1. Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Proactive Initiatives (Damage Assessment, Regional Initiatives) , Part1
- 1-2. Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Proactive Initiatives (Damage Assessment, Regional Initiatives) , Part2
- 1-3. Damage Caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake Part 1 (Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Power Plant) - Multiple Damage and the Process of Amplification, Experiences and Lessons Learned
- 1-4. Damage Caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake Part 2 (Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Power Plant) - Multiple Damage and the Process of Amplification, Experiences and Lessons Learned
- 1-5. Damage Caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake Part 3 (Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Power Plant) - Multiple Damage and the Process of Amplification, Experiences and Lessons Learned
- 1-6-1. Sharing Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake, Part 1
- 1-6-2. Michinoku Shinrokuden Digital Archive Project
- 1-7. Sharing Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake, Part 2
- 1-8. Sharing Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake, Part 3
- 1-9. Sharing Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake, Part 4
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We would like to interpret the shape of disasters by utilizing social media such as SNS, and introduce present actions being taken to save lives.
- 2-0. Introduction
- 2-1. The Great East Japan Earthquake in Web News and Social Media, Part1
- 2-2. The Great East Japan Earthquake in Web News and Social Media, Part2
- 2-3. Great East Japan Earthquake Tsunami Evacuations -Why Couldn’t People Evacuate from the Tsunami? How Can People Evacuate?-
- 2-4. Cases of Tsunami Warnings after the Great East Japan Earthquake -Were people able to evacuate?-
- 2-5. Community Discussions -Tsunami Evacuation Plans at the Community Level-
- 2-6. Community Evacuation Drills -Examples of Evacuation Drill Procedures and Tsunami Evacuation Drills Incorporating Cars-
- 2-7. Safe Regional Development amid Recovery and Reconstruction -Building Disaster-resilient Communities
- 2-8. Verification of Recovery and Reconstruction: Visible Reconstruction, Part1
- 2-9. Verification of Recovery and Reconstruction: Visible Reconstruction, Part2
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Taking natural science and disaster prevention into account, we will introduce earthquake and tsunami mechanisms and discuss future predictions and case studies based on historical geological research.
- 3-0. Introduction
- 3-1. Earthquake Mechanisms
- 3-2. Tsunami Generation Mechanisms
- 3-3. Tsunami Characteristics
- 3-4. The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami (The Aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster), Part 1
- 3-5. The 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami (The Aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster), Part 2
- 3-6. Geological Approach
- 3-7. Paleo Tsunami Research Methods, Part 1
- 3-8. Paleo Tsunami Research Methods, Part 2
- 3-9. The Concept of Tsunami Disaster Response and Preparedness Measures after the Earthquake
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We will introduce discussions held at the 2015 United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030; the state of present disaster prevention awareness and the disaster prevention education; efforts to challenge archived records and traditions; and finally examples of evacuation drills and the like.
- 4-0. Introduction
- 4-1-1. International Strategy for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation—Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, Part1
- 4-1-2. Tohoku University DRR Actions
- 4-2. International Strategy for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation—Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, Part2
- 4-3. Disaster Prevention Awareness and Education
- 4-4. The Challenge to Acquire Records and Lore, Part1
- 4-5. The Challenge to Acquire Records and Lore, Part2
- 4-6. Action-oriented Evacuation Drills in Disaster-affected Areas, Part1
- 4-7. Action-oriented Evacuation Drills in Disaster-affected Areas, Part2
- 4-8. Action-oriented Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction
- 4-9. IRIDeS and the Future
Staff／スタッフ
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Fumihiko ImamuraTohoku University International Research Institute of Disaster ScienceProfessor -
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Kazuhisa GotoTokyo University Graduate School of ScienceProfessor -
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Shosuke SatoTohoku University International Research Institute of Disaster ScienceAssociate Professor
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