QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS

Building a shelter

• What are the threats in your area that could cause you to lose your house or roof?
• If your house was destroyed, what would you do to build a temporary shelter?
• How would you decide where to build a shelter in an emergency?
  
• Have you ever built a shelter, like a tent? What did you learn from the experience?
  
• What materials would you look for if you needed to build a shelter quickly?
  
• What is the most important part of a shelter: the roof, walls, or floor? Why?
  
• Would you prefer to build a shelter alone or with others? Why?
  
• What would you do to make your shelter more comfortable?
• Imagine you are lost in a forest. What would you use to build a shelter for the night?
  

Houses

• Where do you live now? What do you like most about your home?
• If you could change one thing about your current house, what would it be?
• Should we be saving the old buildings or building everything new?
• What can you add to a house to make it strong and eco-friendly?
• What would you change in your house to make it strong and eco-friendly?
• What do you think makes a house in a cold region different from one in a hot region?
• How are traditional houses (like huts or yurts) different from modern apartments?
• Imagine your house is in a very crowded city. How would you make it comfortable?
• What materials are commonly used for homes in your country? Why do you think people chose those materials?