Earthquakes and Volcanoes Knowledge Challenge
Year 3 Interactive Learning Activity Discover the power of our planet!
What are earthquakes?
Think about what you already know How would you describe an earthquake to a friend? What happens during an earthquake?
Where have earthquakes happened around the world?
Look at the map Can you name any countries? What patterns do you notice?
Where are earthquakes most common and what damage can they cause?
Think about which places might have more earthquakes What kind of damage might happen? How do earthquakes affect people's lives?
What are volcanoes?
How would you describe a volcano? What comes out of volcanoes? What do volcanoes look like?
Where have volcanoes erupted around the world?
Explore the volcanic world map Can you spot any famous volcanoes? Which continents have volcanoes?
What causes earthquakes and volcanoes?
Think about what's happening inside the Earth Why do you think the ground shakes? What makes volcanoes erupt?
Where is Mount Vesuvius and what happened when it erupted?
Can you find Italy on a map? What do you know about Pompeii? What happened to the people and buildings?
Why do people live near active and dormant volcanoes?
What benefits might volcanoes provide? Think about soil and farming What about tourism and jobs?
What have we learned today?
Share your favorite earthquake or volcano fact What surprised you the most? What questions do you still have?