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Classify earthquakes
Free printable Grade 3 science worksheet for "Classify earthquakes" — practice natural hazards. No-prep, print or assign online.
Grade 3 students classify earthquakes by examining their characteristics, causes, and effects as part of an Earth science unit on natural hazards. Teachers can use this worksheet during a lesson on natural hazards to help students organize what they know about earthquakes into clear categories and apply scientific vocabulary accurately. Classifying natural events teaches the disciplinary practice of using evidence to sort and explain phenomena, a habit of mind that applies across all sciences.
Learning objectives
- Classify earthquakes by type, cause, or effect using scientific criteria
- Use appropriate Earth science vocabulary to describe earthquake characteristics
- Explain how classifying earthquakes helps communities prepare for natural hazards
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- Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.
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