Earth Science · Earth Processes & Hazards
Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Reducing Hazard Impacts
Compare multiple solutions that can reduce earthquake and volcanic-eruption impacts.
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Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Reducing Hazard Impacts
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Lesson overview
What students will learn
- Identify a specific impact caused by an earthquake, flood, tsunami, or volcanic eruption that people may try to reduce.
- Generate or compare multiple solutions using stated criteria, constraints, and test or scenario evidence.
Key science ideas
- Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions can create hazards.
- People cannot eliminate natural hazards but can reduce some impacts.
- Criteria describe success and constraints set limits.
Lesson at a glance
- Grade 4
- 50 min
- ~12 min prep
- 4-ESS3-2
- 5 materials
What’s included
- Lesson Plan
- Investigation
- Teacher Slides
- Printable Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Key
- Interactive Activity
- Vocabulary