Understanding Earthquakes

Introduction

Have you ever felt the ground shake suddenly? Earthquakes can happen anytime and can cause serious damage. In this activity, you will explore what earthquakes are, why they happen, and how we can stay safe.

Task

Your task is to create a poster or short presentation explaining:

  • What an earthquake is

  • Causes of earthquakes

  • Effects of earthquakes

  • Safety tips before, during, and after an earthquake

Process

  • Form a group of 3–4 students.

  • Research about earthquakes using the provided links.

  • Take notes on important information.

  • Create a poster or PowerPoint presentation.

  • Present your work to the class.

Evaluation
Criteria Excellent (10) Good (8) Fair (6) Needs Improvement (4)
Content Complete and accurate Mostly accurate Some missing info Incomplete
Creativity Very creative Creative قليل creativity Not creative
Organization Very organized Organized Slightly disorganized Poor
Presentation Clear and confident Clear Some hesitation Unclear
Conclusion

Through this activity, you learned about earthquakes, their causes, and safety measures. Understanding earthquakes helps us stay prepared and safe in real-life situations.

Credits

You may use the following:

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