Extreme Earth: Volcanoes and Earthquakes · Spring Term

Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Understanding the causes of seismic activity and the impact of earthquakes on human settlements.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can humans design buildings to survive an earthquake?
  2. 2What is the connection between underwater earthquakes and tsunamis?
  3. 3How do communities recover after a major seismic event?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Physical Geography
Year: Year 3
Subject: Geography
Unit: Extreme Earth: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Period: Spring Term

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