• An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter Scale hit central Italy at 1.32 a.m. on April 6 2009

• The town of L’Aquila was badly damaged, also nearby villages, in the Abruzzo area

• At least 295 people died, over 1,000 were injured and 39,500 made homeless; damage is estimated at $16b

• Write down at least 3 questions you would like to ask about this disaster.

• Now compare this with your group’s questions; between you select about 4 questions to investigate

• How will you present your responses – this time, for the display board

• Investigate!