Tsunami Presentation & Guided Notes

Get your students thinking like geoscientists with this powerful Tsunamis Presentation and Guided Notes resource! Centered around the essential question, “What are the causes and effects of tsunamis?”, this engaging mini-lesson dives into the dramatic world of seismic ocean activity and helps students understand the forces that shape our coasts.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Clear & Engaging Content – Breaks down the causes of tsunamis, how they form, and the science behind detection systems and emergency preparedness in a student-friendly, easy-to-understand format.
• Real-World Application – Students explore real tsunami case studies and learn about the global impact of these events, including how coastal communities prepare for and respond to them.
• Interactive & Low-Prep – Guided notes encourage active listening and comprehension, and can be paired with class discussions or video clips for a well-rounded mini-lesson.
• Flexible Lesson Structure – Perfect for a 20–30 minute class session or as a supplement to a natural disasters or plate tectonics unit.

What’s Included:

• 30-Slide Presentation – Visually rich slides that explain tsunami causes, formation, detection, and their devastating effects.
• 5-Page Guided Notes – Helps students stay engaged and retain key information with structured prompts and space for diagrams.

This resource is a great way to introduce students to the real-world effects of tectonic activity and the importance of early warning systems and coastal planning. Whether you’re kicking off a unit on Earth’s natural hazards or providing a focused case study, this lesson makes tsunami science impactful, accessible, and unforgettable.

What busy teachers like you have said:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Michelle P. says, “I loved the layout of the slides, and the accompanying notes were easy to differentiate.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer M. says, “I loved this resource because it was no prep and I need guided notes to help my students be successful, especially my SPED and ELL students. Informative, great pictures!”

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