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Lesson: Tectonic Hazards: Earthquakes and Tsunamis Science • 4th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe what causes earthquakes and tsunamis and describe the hazards they create.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

Q1:

Where do most tsunamis in the world occur?

Q2:

Earthquakes can be caused by the movement of tectonic plates. What else can cause earthquakes?

Q3:

Scientists measure the magnitude (or strength) of earthquakes on a scale. At which point on the scale shown does damage to homes begin to happen?