Lesson Planning
Earthquakes and plate tectonics
Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of
Earth Matters - NEW LOOK Earthquakes - NEW LOOK
Objectives
Geography
- Describe and understand key aspects of earthquakes.
- Understand some of the effects of plate tectonics.
Enquiry question
- Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks accurately.
Outcomes
Children will:
- Understand how tectonic plates move.
- Identify the layers of the earth and how earthquakes occur.
- Consider the effects felt at the surface of the Earth when tectonic plates move.
Provided Resources
No resources are required for this session.
You Will Also Need
Polystyrene cups
Foil pie dish
Tin
Water with red food colouring (check for any allergy issues)
Weblinks
National Geographic explains how and why earthquakes occur from www.youtube.com