4th Grade Earthquake & Tsunami

Watch the videos below from the recent & devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake and the tsunami that followed.


Earthquake Video:



Tsunami Video:



Now, let's visit Stopdiastersgame.org and try our hand at their earthquake simulation. Can you do the following?

• Explore how earthquakes cause structures to move quickly
• Discover what variables affect building stability
• Engineer a model city to withstand earthquakes better

3_5.CT.3 Critical Thinking, Problem solving, and Decision Making