Science
Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Conceptual
5–7 yrs
What Is an Earthquake
什么是地震
Description
Know what an earthquake is: a sudden shaking of the ground that can be strong or weak
Mastery Evidence
- Describe an earthquake as the ground shaking suddenly
- Explain that earthquakes vary in strength from barely noticeable to very strong
- Describe what it might feel like during an earthquake
Assessment Prompt
Can your child explain that an earthquake is when the ground suddenly shakes, and that some earthquakes shake harder than others?
Prerequisites 0
No prerequisites (entry-level topic)
