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Earthquakes: how do they change the world?

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Why this, why now

This unit explores the causes and effects of earthquakes. Pupils learn where and why they occur, how they are measured, and what can be done to prepare for and respond to them. Case studies include Japan (2011) and Turkey (2023).

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Earthquakes: how do they change the world?

This unit explores the causes and effects of earthquakes. Pupils learn where and why they occur, how they are measured, and what can be done to prepare for and respond to them. Case studies include Japan (2011) and Turkey (2023).

7 lessons
  1. Measuring earthquakes
  2. Earthquakes and tsunamis: Honshu, Japan, 2011
  3. Using digital maps to identify patterns of earthquakes around the world
  4. The location of major earthquake zones
  5. People and earthquakes: Turkey, 2023
  6. The causes of earthquakes
  7. Preparing and responding to earthquakes