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Seismic waves

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Earth Matters - NEW LOOK Earthquakes - NEW LOOK

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Objectives

Geography

  • Describe and understand key aspects of earthquakes.
  • Understand effects of seismic waves.

Enquiry question
What happens when an earthquake strikes?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Understand what happens when tectonic plates move.
  • Understand what seismic waves are and what effect they have during an earthquake.
  • Understand how seismic waves are recorded and measured through the making of their own seismograph.

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