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Scholastic

Scholastic: Severe Weather and Natural Disasters

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about severe weather and natural disasters through experiments, witness accounts, vocabulary, and much more.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of articles, games, printouts, facts, science fair ideas, and links through which students learn about the history and science of earthquakes and also explore what it takes to be an "earthquake scientist."
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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the true powers of Mother Nature through this vivid collection of research which delves into the causes of natural disasters and the impacts on those affected.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers earthquake zones, causes, and conditions.
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Other

University of Wisconsin Green Bay: Faults and Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is primarily set up as an outline and is loaded with graphs, maps, and images. It covers a variety of earthquake-related topics, such as what causes earthquakes, fault lines and structures, seismology, a historical look at...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Cool Earthquake Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey complied a list of 36 fascinating facts about earthquakes. A good, short informational text piece which could be used for a content area reading lesson.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Determining the Depth of an Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides insight on how scientists determine the depth of an earthquake. Offers links to locating earthquakes as well as earthquake facts and lists.
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Other

Ceri: Earthquake Facts and Follies

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of frequently asked questions about earthquakes. This is a good source for earthquake trivia and separating fact from fiction.