Ring of Fire
Recognise that volcanoes and earthquakes tend to happen in certain places — especially around the edges of the Pacific Ocean (Ring of Fire) — not randomly across the Earth
Typical age: 7–9 years
“If your child looked at a world map showing where earthquakes and volcanoes happen, could they spot the pattern — that they cluster in certain lines and bands rather than being scattered everywhere?”
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Needs first
- Fast & Slow Earth Changes
Pattern mapping benefits from knowing Earth's surface changes
- What Is an EarthquakeREQUIRED
Mapping earthquake patterns requires knowing what earthquakes are
- Shapes of land and water
Mapping volcano/earthquake patterns benefits from knowing about landforms like mountains and valleys
- Why Earthquakes Happen
Mapping patterns benefits from understanding earthquake causes
- What Is a VolcanoREQUIRED
Mapping volcano patterns requires knowing what volcanoes are