The Dynamic Earth · Physical Systems
Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Examining the causes of seismic activity and the engineering solutions used to mitigate damage.
Key Questions
- 1How can we measure the power of the earth moving beneath us?
- 2What makes some buildings more earthquake resistant than others?
- 3How do coastal communities prepare for the threat of a tsunami?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Natural EnvironmentsNCCA: Primary - The Earth and the Universe
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Global Explorers: Our Changing World
Unit: The Dynamic Earth
Period: Physical Systems
Suggested Methodologies
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