Prepare an

Imagine you live in an earthquake prone area. Small earthquakes are quite common, and a big one might happen at any time.

Prepare an (illustrated) list of the items that people who live in earthquake prone countries or areas should have in an easily accessible place in their home so that they can get to it quickly in case an emergency occurs. An EARTHQUAKE KIT: here are some suggestions for possible contents:

Battery operated radio (I have one of the wind-up radios with solar panels which are excellent - no need for any batteries)

TASKS TO COMPLETE

1. Produce an illustrated list of what could be included in an earthquake kit, and WHY it is going to be included in your kit. Choose 3 items which you are going to ARGUE next lesson for being the MOST IMPORTANT

2. Write a poem in which you imagine an earthquake hitting the classroom while you are working !!

3. Using the NEWSROUND site, provide a brief guide as to WHY EARTHQUAKES HAPPEN, including words such as FOCUS, EPICENTRE and MAGNITUDE (size)

4. List 5 recent large earthquakes, and WHERE and WHEN they happened...

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