Awesome Forces teacher resource 

This resource is designed to support teachers in developing a unit of work about some of New Zealand’s natural hazards and how to prepare for them. It looks at earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunami - where they can occur and have occurred.

Part of this resource is specifically aimed at students (years 4-10, aged about 8-14). It is highly interactive and includes a game, Get Ready for the Big One, that teaches what hazards occur in which regions in this country and what to consider when preparing for and facing them.

Curriculum links

Science - Making Sense of Planet Earth and Beyond - Levels 3-6.
Health and Physical Education - Personal Health and Physical Development, and Healthy Communities and Environments - Levels 2-6.

  • The teachers' section includes curriculum links, resources, and ideas for your classroom.

  • Choose the essentials for your B-Ready Kit, read some amazing stories, and see how well you do in the Get Ready for the Big One game.

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Awesome Forces

Self-Guided Activity Trail

Download and print the Awesome Forces activity trail.

Best printed on A3 paper and in colour. The trail folds to create a mini-booklet that students can use in the museum and keep.

 



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