Resources

Causes of slips (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Use this assessment resource on landslides for students working in level 1-5 of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Landslides (teara.govt.nz)

Read a New Zealand perspective on landslides on Te Ara, the Encyclopedia of New Zealand.

Use these assessment resources on volcanoes for students working in level 1-5 of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Diagram of a volcano (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

A volcano erupts (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Volcanic eruptions (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

The Tarawera eruption (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Landslides (weatherwizkids.com)

Read this question and answer page on landslides.

Use these assessment resources on earthquakes for students working in level 1-5 of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Roads and earthquakes (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Earthquakes (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Wellington earthquakes (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Earthquake (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Where was that earthquake? (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Earthquakes and tectonic plates (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Modified Mercalli intensity scale (arbs.nzcer.org.nz)

Landslides 101 (video.nationalgeographic.com)

Watch this video on landslides produced by National Geographic.

The School Journal supports students in years 4−8 to develop the knowledge and skills required to meet the reading demands of all the curriculum areas. “A Bit of a Bang” by David Hill. School Journal, Part 4, No. 3, 2004 “The Race” by Rose Quilter. School Journal, Part 3, No. 1, 2011 “The Strength of Roots” by Marisa Maepu. School Journal, Level 4, March 2012 “Flood” by Sonny Mulheron. School Journal Part 2, No. 2, 2004 “The Matata Flood: Ethan Beach's Story” by Adrian Muller. School Journal, Part 4, No. 1, 2007 “Severe Weather” by Sarah Wilcox. School Journal Story Library, No. 1, 2012

“Earthquake” by Lynn Davis. School Journal, Level 3, Nov 2011 (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

“One City – Two Earthquakes” by Jenna Tinkle. School Journal, Level 3, Nov 2011 (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

“Quake, Rattle, and Roll” by Sarah Wilcox. School Journal Story Library, No. 3, 2013 (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

“The Hungry Wave” by Lani Wendt Young. School Journal, Level 3, February 2012 (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

Search Instructional Series or PM readers for books that you will already have in your school.

Instructional series (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

PM readers (cengage.com)

Connected promotes scientific, technological, and mathematical literacy. “Understanding Volcanoes” by Tessa Duder. Connected 1, 2011

“Learning from the Christchurch Earthquakes” by Phillip Simpson. Connected 4, 2014 (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

“Rūaumoko Rages” by Bronwen Wall. Connected 1, 2011 (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

“The Tsunami That Washed Time Away” by Jenna Tinkle. Connected 3, 2014 (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

Stop Disasters! (stopdisastersgame.org)

Play this disaster simulation game to help citizens survive various disasters.

Learn what to do in an earthquake in different scenarios. Watch these earthquake safety videos produced by the Southern California Earthquake Center.

When You're Driving: Earthquake Safety Video Series (youtube.com)

If You're Near a Sturdy Desk or Table: Earthquake Safety Video Series (youtube.com)

If There's NO Sturdy Desk or Table: Earthquake Safety Video Series (youtube.com)

If You're in a Stadium or Theatre: Earthquake Safety Video Series (youtube.com)

If You're Near the Shore: Earthquake Safety Video Series (youtube.com)

Hearing the Japanese earthquake (youtube.com)

Listen to the sounds of an earthquake in this video created by Georgia Tech

Download and print these posters in English on what to do in an earthquake. Put them up in your home, school, work or community space. Remember to Drop, Cover and Hold in an earthquake. If you use a walker or wheelchair, Lock, Cover and Hold.

Drop, Cover, Hold A4 Poster in English (.pdf 102kb)

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When in bed – Cover Your Head A4 Poster in English (.pdf 1.3mb)

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When in bed – Stay, Cover, Hold A4 Poster in English (.pdf 1.5mb)

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If you use a cane – Drop, Cover, Hold A4 Poster in English (.pdf 1.3mb)

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If you use a cane – Sit, Cover, Hold A4 Poster in English (.pdf 851kb)

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In the car – Pull Over and Wait A4 Poster in English (.pdf 1.4mb)

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In the car – When the Road Shakes A4 Poster in English (.pdf 887kb)

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If you use a walker – Lock, Cover, Hold A4 Poster in English (.pdf 1.1mb)

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If you use a wheelchair – Lock, Cover, Hold A4 Poster in English (.pdf 1.1mb)

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Read school journal stories useful for teaching earthquakes.

"Earthquake" by Bartha Hill (literacyonline.tki.org.nz)

“Earthquake” by Lynn Davis (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

“Learning from the Christchurch Earthquakes” by Phillip Simpson (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

“One City – Two Earthquakes” by Jenna Tinkle (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

“Quake, Rattle, and Roll” by Sarah Wilcox (instructionalseries.tki.org.nz)

Assessing health and safety risks (business.govt.nz)

Keeping everyone healthy and safe at work doesn’t mean buying expensive equipment and doing lots of paperwork. It does mean taking a proactive approach and getting everyone at work involved.

Continuity and contingency planning (business.govt.nz)

Continuity and contingency planning is about being prepared for all types of disruptions. Use the business.govt.nz step-by-step guide to get your plan sorted. It’s vital to your business’s survival.

Storing water (getready.govt.nz)

Water supplies, including drinking water, could be affected in an emergency. Have a supply of stored water for three days or more. Find out more about storing water.

Remember: Drop, Cover, Hold (youtube.com)

Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake. Watch this short video to find out more about Drop Cover and Hold.