Town Meeting Presentation

10-20 min Power Point

1. Developing the Power Point

No technology excuses will be accepted. Make sure the files are compatible and in working order

Mandatory Slides:

• 25 Overall
• Introductory Slide: Group Name, Hurricane Name, Student Names, Class and Date
• Reference Slide: All photo credits, resources etc. Library of Congress
• Each position (Mayor etc.) must have minimum 5 slides

Other elements to add:

• One Video/ Multimedia file
• Consistent Layout/ Design
• Photographs and links (Don’t forget to cite resources)
• Maps and resources from the Hurricane Lab. (Make sure to include the scanned image of your hurricane tracking map.)
• Include the Galveston Hurricane as comparison for technological advances from past to present

The following outline is an idea for the division of roles. You are not limited to this outline. Be creative.

Mayor

• Peacemaker, sets tone, describes the city and its layout
• Map of city, population

Meteorologist

• Show maps of hurricane path
• Explain what causes a hurricane and hurricane size
• ETA (Estimated time of arrival) of hurricane, how long will it last
• Remind them of potential destruction

Fire Fighter

• Ask for volunteers for sand bagging
• Show citizens how to board up windows, which citizens should heed the warning
• How to prevent most damages and remain safe in the eye of the storm

Police Officer

• Evacuation procedures
• Rescue Shelters
• Routes to hospitals
• Traffic controls

2. Presentation

All roles must present their respective topics in clear and organized fashion.

Use as much media possible for maximum effort. External information such as brochures or fliers can be used.

The presentation must be a minimum of 10 minutes and no more than 20 minutes. A Question and Answer forum must be included with allotted time.

Each person must present information according to their role. Make sure each person contributes to the presentation.

Remember: eye contact and speak loudly.