Science Volcanoes & Earthquakes Conceptual 7–9 yrs

Why Earthquakes Happen

地震为何发生

Description

Understand that earthquakes happen when rocks underground suddenly move or break, releasing energy that shakes the ground

Mastery Evidence

✓ Explain that earthquakes are caused by rocks underground suddenly moving
✓ Describe how this movement sends shaking through the surrounding ground
✓ Distinguish between the underground cause and the surface effects of an earthquake

Assessment Prompt

If your child felt a small tremor or saw footage of an earthquake, could they explain that it happens because rocks deep underground suddenly shift or crack?