Begin with a captivating story about an earthquake and tsunami event to engage students' curiosity and set the stage for the lesson.

Show a short video clip illustrating the movement of tectonic plates and how they cause earthquakes.

Explain the concept of earthquakes, focusing on how the Earth's plates move and cause the ground to shake.

Discuss how earthquakes can lead to tsunamis, using diagrams and simple explanations to illustrate the process.

Conduct a guided discussion on the effects of earthquakes and tsunamis on land and structures, encouraging students to share their thoughts.

Use interactive maps to show regions prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, helping students visualize the geographical impact.

Create a simple model using a tray of sand and water to simulate how a tsunami forms after an earthquake.

Have students build structures using blocks and simulate an earthquake to observe the effects on their constructions.

Assign students to draw a picture of an earthquake or tsunami and write a sentence about what they learned.

Use the 'Extreme Weather Events' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of earthquakes and tsunamis.

Facilitate a class discussion to review key concepts learned about earthquakes and tsunamis, encouraging students to reflect on their learning.

Use the 'Review – Weather and Seasons' assessment to gauge overall understanding of the unit, including earthquakes and tsunamis.

Encourage students to explore further by researching recent earthquakes or tsunamis and presenting their findings to the class.