Natural Disasters and Preparedness

Mrs. Eldridge introduces a lesson on vocabulary related to natural disasters. Students engage in activities to pair words and discuss their meanings. The class reads a story about an earthquake in San Francisco, discussing its impact and how to prepare for such events. The lesson concludes with students choosing words to use in their daily activities.

What is the main focus of Mrs. Eldridge's lesson?

• Science Experiments

• Historical Events

• Natural Disasters

• Mathematics

Which two words might be paired together due to their similar context?

• Trembles and Calm

• Earthquake and Wreckage

• Impact and Joy

• Disaster and Happiness

Why might 'disaster' and 'earthquake' be considered related?

• They both are peaceful events

• They both involve water

• They both cause significant damage

• They both are types of weather

What is a 'disaster' according to the lesson?

• A minor inconvenience

• A fun event

• A type of celebration

• An event causing significant harm

What should you do if there is an earthquake?

• Ignore it

• Duck and cover

• Stay in bed

• Run outside

What does 'trembles' mean in the context of the lesson?

• To stand still

• To shake or quiver

• To jump up and down

• To run fast

What might collapse during an earthquake?

• A cloud

• A building

• A tree

• A car

What does 'impact' refer to in the lesson?

• A gentle breeze

• A quiet sound

• A small change

• A strong effect

What is 'wreckage'?

• A new building

• Broken pieces left after destruction

• A type of food

• A peaceful scene

What is the story about?

• A natural disaster

• A school trip

• A sunny day

• A birthday party