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What Is an Earthquake

CONCEPTUAL
Science›Volcanoes & Earthquakes|Ages 5—7|ID: mt_e29VrLfmYt

Know what an earthquake is: a sudden shaking of the ground that can be strong or weak

Mastery Evidence

  • Describe an earthquake as the ground shaking suddenly
  • Explain that earthquakes vary in strength from barely noticeable to very strong
  • Describe what it might feel like during an earthquake

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] explain that an earthquake is when the ground suddenly shakes, and that some earthquakes shake harder than others?”

Prerequisites0

No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.

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