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Earthquakes Activities

Name: Earthquakes Activities
Brand: Hands-On Education
SKU: KS2 Earthquakes
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Shake up KS2 Science with the power of earthquakes. This cross-curricular topic pack explores tectonic plates, seismic activity, and earthquake engineering through five hands-on activities.

Included Resources +

This pack includes five activity sheets with accompanying lesson plans exploring tectonic plates, seismic activity, and earthquake engineering through cross-curricular science activities.

Key Details +

• Year Group: KS2 (ages 7–11)
• Key Stage: KS2
• Subject: Science & Geography
• Resource Type: Activity Sheets + Lesson Plans
• Format: Instant PDF Download
• Number of Activities: 5

Curriculum Alignment +

Aligned to the KS2 Science and Geography National Curriculum. Covers the Earth's structure and geological processes, developing scientific enquiry skills through investigation and fair testing, and geographical understanding of tectonic activity and its global impact.

Teaching Tips +

Making a Seismograph is the standout activity — prepare materials in advance. The Earthquake-Resistant Structure Challenge works best as a paired STEM engineering activity with a test-and-improve cycle. Links naturally to the Volcanoes pack for a full Earth science unit.

Find more resources for this topic on the Earthquakes topic page.

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