Science·Volcanoes & Earthquakes·conceptual
Power of Eruptions
Appreciate that volcanic eruptions are powerful events that can change the landscape
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning about powerful forces that shape our Earth — understanding what volcanoes and earthquakes are, how they change the landscape, and important safety rules to follow during earthquakes.
Evidence of understanding
- Describe an eruption as a powerful, dramatic event
- Give examples of how an eruption changes the area around a volcano
- Compare the landscape before and after an eruption using pictures
Assessment prompt
After watching a video of a volcano erupting, does Power of Eruptions show excitement and talk about how powerful it is and how it changes the land around it?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.