Today in history- the Hawke's Bay earthquake, 1931

After watching a video of the Hawke's Bay earthquake, groups had to consider three issues and comment, and recount some facts.  The issues were: benefits of earthquakes; problems following earthquakes; and interesting things occuring after earthquakes (i.e. dead fish when the land uplifts (Pandora Pond)). There was some interesting discussion and knowledge-building happening.
Today's learning will build into an understanding of how landscapes are formed over time by natural processes.