Plate Tectonic Misconceptions (Part 2) (Stage 5, Teacher)
Part two of “Can I Fall Down the Cracks?” is focused on common misconceptions that are encountered when teaching hazards associated with plate tectonics.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
The student misconceptions addressed are:
- Earthquakes are measured using the Richter scale
- The magnitude of an earthquake depends on how far away it is
- Earthquakes can be predicted
- There are no volcanoes in Australia
- You can surf a tsunami
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IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Geoscience Australia
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Dr Jonathan Bathgate
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 31-Dec-2025 11:59PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
Free
Curriculum
Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Professional Development
Other KLAs
Science and Tech » Earth and Space 7-10
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