Summary
Dr. Binocs explains how the ground shakes when Earth's plates move, and shares simple safety tips. Good for an Earth-changes or natural-hazards lesson.
Viewer safety
All ages
Covers earthquakes and basic safety — calm and age-appropriate; preview if your class is sensitive to natural disasters.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What causes the ground to shake in an earthquake?
- Is an earthquake a fast or slow change to the Earth?
- What is one safe thing to do during an earthquake?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: earthquake, plates, tremor, safety.
Try it: List two earthquake-safety steps you could use at school.