Title: “When the Ground Shakes: Be Ready”
Setting: A classroom. Desks are arranged. One person acts as the teacher. The rest are students sitting and
reacting.
Teacher:
Good morning, class! Today, we’re talking about something that could save your life—earthquake
prevention.
Student 1:
Wait… you mean we’re finally doing something useful?
(Class laughs lightly.)
Teacher (smiling):
Yes! Let’s see how ready you really are. Earthquake hits right now—what’s the first thing you do?
Student 2:
I run outside!
Teacher:
Wrong. That could be dangerous. Anyone else?
Student 3:
Drop, cover, and hold on?
Teacher:
Exactly! Under a table, away from windows. Hold on until the shaking stops.
Student 4:
What if there’s no table?
Teacher:
Then protect your head and neck and stay low next to something sturdy. Next—what should you already
have ready at home?
Student 5:
An emergency bag?
Teacher:
Yes! What goes in it?
Student 6:
Water, food, flashlight, extra clothes…
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Student 7:
First aid kit, batteries, important papers!
Student 8:
Whistle and power bank for charging!
Teacher:
Great! That’s your Go Bag. Now, let’s talk about prevention at home. What can fall during a quake?
Student 9:
Bookshelves, TVs, wall clocks…
Teacher:
So we secure them. Use wall straps, safety latches, and keep breakables on low shelves. Also—know how to
turn off the gas line to prevent fires.
Student 1:
My family never talks about this stuff…
Teacher:
That’s why you’re learning it now. Go home. Teach them. Make a plan. Know where to meet if you're
separated.
(Teacher looks around at everyone.)
Teacher:
Remember—earthquakes can’t be stopped. But disaster can be prevented.
All Students (together):
Prepare now, stay safe later!
Teacher:
Exactly. Class dismissed—just not by an earthquake, please!
(They all laugh and walk off together.)
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