Li'L Larikkins are a group of friends having big adventures and learning about natural hazards in a small outback town.
In these videos you will get to meet Amy, Trev and Jimmy as well as Tucka a crazy Irish rabbit, Maddy the Koala and Bob the dog who thinks he's a superhero.
Lesson plans for prep to Grade 7 are available below the videos.
Never swim or play in flood water. There can be lots of really yucky and dangerous things floating just under the surface.
Your emergency kit should include a torch, a radio, spare batteries, first aid kit, a pair of rubber gloves, your home emergency plan as well as food and water for three days. You never know what kind of emergency may happen, so it’s important to have a complete kit, just in case.
Storms are dangerous and can change quickly. It is important to listen to warnings and act early to prepare for storms.
It is important to clean up before a big storm.. Toys and other things can blow around and even hit houses or people if they are left lying around.
Never drive in flood water. The water moves very fast and the current is very strong making it dangerous for cars and people.
Tsunamis are powerful and dangerous waves. If you hear a tsunami warning at the beach you need to move to higher ground.
Heavy rain can lead to flash flooding. A low creek or river can become dangerous very quickly in bad weather.
It’s ok to be scared during a big storm. Make sure to stay inside and don’t stand under trees.
Li'L Larrikin Lesson Plans
The award-winning Natural Hazards Safety Program was developed by SES Agencies in partnership with the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) and was distributed to every primary school in Australia during March 2011. The 30-second videos are designed to increase children's awareness of the potential dangers inherent in floods, storms, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural hazards.
There are a total of 30 lesson plans, with three lessons covering each of the 10 Li’L Larrikin Safety Videos.
1. Playing in floodwater
2. Emergency plan
3. Emergency kit
4. Acting Early
5. Cleaning up
6. Driving in floodwater
7. Tsunami warning
8. Staying inside
9. Flash floods
10. During a storm
Each of the Li'L Larrikin teaching and learning activities is aligned with the Five E's teaching framework approach devised and used in the Primary Connections program.
