Unit 5 The Animals Know Extension Activities Alice Chiu

Main Menu Activity OneActivity One: More Unusual Animal Behavior & Earthquake Prediction Activity TwoActivity Two: Information About Earthquake Preparedness

More Unusual Animal Behavior And Earthquake Prediction

We have learned that before a quake … dogs bark and bark. cats stare at things no one else sees. horses kick at barn walls. a woman’s pet turtle suddenly laid an egg, which it had never done before. a man’s pet fish leaped straight out of the bowl. in Alaska some brown bears woke up early from their winter sleep. chicken ran up and down. mice and rats ran out of their holes.

Try to figure out what kind of animal it is in each of the following facts. Note that the green-letter words and the pictures are the cues..

Before a 5.2 Los Angeles earthquake in 1990, a scientist noticed three calm __________ in the lab suddenly began to hop around in their cage for about five minutes. RABBITS Click ENTER to get the answer!

On February 4, 1975, a city in ________ escaped a 7.3 earthquake based on observations of unusual animal behavior. Nearly 90,000 lives were saved. CHINA

Around Japan, _______________ were often caught to the surface of the ocean before earthquakes. DEEP SEA FISH

Some ________, especially __________, at times have been reported to jump out of water onto dry land. FISH CATFISH

__________ have been known to leave their underground places in the middle of winter before quakes. They later were found frozen on the surface of the snow. SNAKES

________ are often reported to appear dazed before quakes and allow themselves to be caught by hand easily. MICE

Homing ___________ are said take much longer to fly to their destination before earthquake. PIGEONS

________ have been report laying fewer eggs, or no eggs at all. HENS

________ have been observed trying to bite one another before earthquakes. PIGS

_______ have been seen evacuating their hive in a panic, minutes before an earthquake and then not returning until fifteen minutes after the quake ended. BEES

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Information About Earthquake Preparedness

Instruction There are 10 questions to test how much you know about earthquake preparedness. After the quizzes, take a look at “Personal Survival Kit.”

Before an Earthquake 1-10 Which is the least important item that you might put into your personal survival kit? A) dry food, B) first aid kit, C) drinks, D) video games, E) flashlights and batteries

ANSWER 1-10 D) Video games

Before an Earthquake 2-10 A Family Earthquake Plan might not include: –Plan to reunite –Plan to buy a new house –Plan responsibilities –Develop a message drop

ANSWER 2-10 plan to buy a new house

Before an Earthquake 3-10 Name two danger spots and two safe spots in your room. CAUTION DANGER

ANSWER 3-10 two danger spots: –Near the windows –Near tall furniture two safe spots –Under heavy strong tables –Against inside walls

During an Earthquake 4-10 If you are in a high-rise building or in a movie theater, run downstairs or outsides as soon as possible.

ANSWER 4-10 WRONG If you are in a tall building or in a movie theater, stay inside and protect your head with your arms.

During an Earthquake 5-10 If you are outside, you should move to a clear area away from trees, signs, buildings, electrical wires, and poles.

ANSWER 5-10 CORRECT If you are outside, you should move to a clear area away from trees, signs, buildings, electrical wires, and poles.

During an Earthquake 6-10 Do not use your telephone, except for a medical or fire emergency.

ANSWER 6-10 CORRECT Except for a medical or fire emergency, do not use your telephone because you might tie up the lines needed for emergency responses.

During an Earthquake 7-10 If you are driving, pull over to the side of the road and stop; stay inside until the shaking is over.

ANSWER 7-10 CORRECT When driving, pull over to the side of the road and stop; stay inside until the shaking is over. Make sure that you stop at a safe place.

After an Earthquake 8-10 Be prepared for aftershocks, and plan where you will take cover when they happen.

ANSWER 8-10 CORRECT Be prepared for aftershocks, and plan where you will take cover when they happen.

After an Earthquake 9-10 You should be concerned with your pet’s safety before taking care of yourself.

ANSWER 9-10 WRONG You should be concerned with your own safety before taking care of your pet.

After an Earthquake What kind of shoes is best to wear after an earthquake?

ANSWER Sturdy shoes such as walking shoes or tennis shoes to avoid injury from broken glass. Next: Personal Survival Kit

Personal Survival Kit Food and drinks Walking shoes First Aid Kt Medication Flashlights with extra batteries Small Battery Powered Radio Small and Large Plastic Bags Personal Hygiene Items Sleeping Bags Matches and lighter

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