ShakeOut

Introduction

ShakeOut is a world-wide event and New Zealand ShakeOut is part of it. It's all about being prepared for earthquakes which is particularly important for people in countries like New Zealand where earthquakes are frequent and the risk is high.

• Watch the introductory video - (69Mb mp4 file)
• Meet Andrew the LEARNZ teacher
  

Location

You will go to Waitākiri School in Christchurch, where students will be getting ready and taking part in ShakeOut.

Monday 12 October

Travel Day

• Join Andrew and the ambassadors as they travel from Kerikeri to Christchurch to begin the ShakeOut field trip.
• Read the diary about Andrew's journey from Kerikeri to Christchurch.
• Read Egbert's update to find out more about his travels.

Tuesday 13 October

Day 1 - Lessons from the Canterbury Earthquakes

• Find out from students, parents and teachers on site about the Canterbury Earthquakes.
• Get the questions for today's audioconferences. 
• Listen to the recordings for today's audioconferences.
• Watch the videos for Tuesday and have a go at the video question sheet.
• Read Andrew's diary for Tuesday.
• Find out what Egbert did today.

Wednesday 14 October

Day 2 - Getting prepared

• Join students, parents and teachers at Waitākiri School as they prepare for ShakeOut.
• Get the questions for today's audioconferences. 
• Listen to the recordings for today's audioconferences.
• Watch the videos for Wednesday and have a go at the video question sheet.
• Read Andrew's diary for Wednesday.
• Find out what Egbert thought about his day.

Thursday 15 October

Day 3 - ShakeOut!

• Follow the ShakeOut drill at Waitākiri School.
• Get the questions for today's audioconferences. 
• Listen to the recordings for today's audioconferences.
• Watch the videos for Thursday and have a go at the video question sheet.
• Read Andrew's diary for Thursday.
• Find out what Egbert thought of the field trip.