Interactive Powerpoint/ GoogleSlide- Understand how we measure,predict and prepare for an earthquake

Give your pupils a deep understanding of how scientists measure, predict, and prepare for earthquakes through this engaging and fully interactive lesson.

What’s Included:

Key Vocabulary Starter: Build confidence with a Word Wall activity to secure key terms before diving into the topic.

Class Discussion: Explore how earthquakes and other natural disasters are predicted and measured.

Famous Buildings Focus: Examine well-known earthquake-proof buildings. What makes them effective? Which features would work best in real life?

Three Differentiated Challenges:

Challenge 1: Match the feature of an earthquake-proof building with how it protects the structure.

Challenge 2: Identify which features would benefit different aspects of a building to make it more earthquake-proof, and explain how they would help.

Challenge 3: Research examples of earthquake-proof buildings. Which features have they included?
Book task: Design your own earthquake-proof building (paper provided).

Kahoot Quiz: Reinforce and check learning through a competitive and fun online quiz.

Interactive PowerPoint/Google Slide: Clear, engaging, and easy to deliver.

Why this lesson?
This resource blends discussion, interactive tasks, real-world examples, and creative problem-solving, ensuring learners not only gain knowledge but also apply it. With differentiated challenges, every pupil is supported and stretched.

Perfect for keeping pupils engaged while developing both their scientific understanding and critical thinking skills.