Imagine you were a child witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii in 79 A.D. What would your day have been like before and during the eruption?
This prompt guides children into investigating one of the world’s most significant natural disasters while empathizing with the people affected. It gives them a chance to study the Roman Empire, learn about volcanoes, and consider the human toll of such events. Also, it raises questions on preparedness and responses to natural disasters.
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