1. Word cloud
60 seconds
Describe an earthquake in just one word
2. Slide
60 seconds
Earthquakes are sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of rocks deep beneath the surface of the earth. Earthquakes can cause damage to buildings, roads, and other structures. Earthquakes can also cause tsunamis, landslides, and other dangerous natural disasters.
Earthquakes
3. Slide
60 seconds
Epicenter: The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake. Richter Scale: A logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake. Seismograph: An instrument used to measure and record the amount of ground movement caused by an earthquake.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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The longest recorded earthquake lasted for almost 10 minutes! The most powerful earthquake ever recorded had the same amount of energy as 10,000 atomic bombs! Earthquakes can make the ground move up and down, side to side, or in a circular motion!
Did you know?
5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the most important thing you learned about earthquakes today?
6. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What are some safety measures you can take to protect yourself during an earthquake?
7. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the most important safety rule to remember during an earthquake?
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a puppy juggling balls while standing on its hind legs.
9. Poll
60 seconds
What is an earthquake?
- A strong wind that shakes buildings
- A flood that causes the ground to shake
- A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of tectonic plates
- An explosion underground
10. Poll
60 seconds
What do scientists use to measure the strength of an earthquake?
- Temperature Scale
- Rainfall Gauge
- Richter Scale
- Wind Scale
11. Poll
60 seconds
What do you call a small earthquake that comes before a bigger one?
- Tremor
- Foreshock
- Aftershock
- Jolt
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of waves are responsible for most damage in an earthquake?
- P Waves
- S Waves
- Surface waves
13. Poll
60 seconds
What should you do during an earthquake if you are indoors?
- Run outside as quickly as possible
- Stay where you are and wait for it to pass.
- Drop, cover and hold on to something sturdy
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