Tiny Wonders Lab•Science Activity Card•Earth
What Causes Earthquakes?
Ref: TWL-WHAT-CAUSES-EARTHQUAKES
Grade Level: 3-8
The Big Idea
Feel the power of the Earth's shifting surface. Discover how massive tectonic plates get stuck and then suddenly snap, releasing enormous amounts of energy that create the ground-shaking tremors we know as earthquakes.
Key Vocabulary & Concepts
#Earth#Geology#Disaster
Hands-On Observation Checklist
1. Predict & Form HypothesisWhat do you think causes what causes earthquakes??
2. Explore Digital LabInteract with the simulation and note patterns.
3. Record Key FindingsWrite down 2 new facts discovered during the lab.
4. Explain to a PartnerShare your conclusions with a classmate or parent.
Teacher & Parent Discussion Starters
- Why is understanding what causes earthquakes? important in everyday real life?
- What variable or factor had the biggest impact when testing the simulation?
- How does this concept connect to another science topic you have learned about?
Tiny Wonders Lab — Interactive Science & Physics Exploration
www.tinywonderslab.com/wonders/what-causes-earthquakes