Years 1 - 4
New Zealand general, volcano, earthquakes and tsunami hazard resources for Years 1 - 4
General
What's the Plan Stan? Lesson ideas for years 1-3
What's the Plan, Stan? has suggestions for teaching and learning for years 1–3. It focuses on emergency events and the impacts they could have.
New Zealand Natural Hazards
A fun information and activity book exploring New Zealand's Natural Hazards. It includes information and activities on preparing your home for natural hazards.
Natural Hazards colouring book
Colouring sheets with a natural hazards theme that can be used as an activity with students
Volcanic
Volcano resources and activities
Volcano-themed activities from Educatall. Provides science facts and lessons, simple recipe ideas, and arts & craft suggestions
Volcano experiments and crafts
List of 30 fantastic activities for preschool. Source: Teaching Expertise
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Video: Twinkle Trail - The Ring of Fire
Follow Miss Twinkle and class to explore and discover the world. In this episode, kids learn about what is the Ring of Fire and about volcanoes and their importance
Video: All about volcanoes
Discover the exciting world of volcanoes with Jessi and Squaks from the SciShow Kids. Learn how they form, eruptions and more.
Earthquake
Teaching Resource: Building an earthquake ready future
A teaching resource from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Teach students to create resilient communities that can deal with earthquakes.
Video: Turtle Safe
Fun video and song clip with Stan on how to perform Turtle Safe, a protective action to take when an earthquake occurs.
Tsunami
LEARNZ Tsunami Field Trip
Join an online field trip to the Chatham Islands to learn more about tsunami. Links to curriculum and teacher resources
Tsunami Preparedness
All of New Zealand’s coastline is at risk of tsunami. Knowing the warning signs and the right action to take can help save lives. Find out what to do before, during and after a tsunami.