Science · Grades 3–5
Earthquakes Worksheets
A printable earth-science worksheet for grades 3-5 that teaches what causes earthquakes – sudden movement of tectonic plates along a fault – and the drop-cover-hold-on safety action students should take indoors. Students label four vocabulary clues, classify four actions as SAFE or UNSAFE, then answer four short-response items about the focus, the epicenter, and magnitude. A complete answer key is included.
Earthquakes Lessons and Resources
Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Earthquakes Worksheet
A printable earth-science worksheet for grades 3-5 that teaches what causes earthquakes – sudden movement of tectonic plates along a fault – and the drop-cover-hold-on safety action students should take indoors. Students label four vocabulary clues, classify four actions as SAFE or UNSAFE, then answer four short-response items about the focus, the epicenter, and magnitude. A complete answer key is included.