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Lesson Plan
California Academy of Science

Be Prepared for an Earthquake

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Earthquakes can be frightening and dangerous, but being prepared can make a world of difference. Perform an earthquake simulation during which the class practices how to drop, cover, and hold on as you read a script describing what might...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What do you know about earthquakes??

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare and contrast various writing styles and distinguish technical writing from other writing techniques. They assess personal knowledge regarding earthquakes and earthquake preparedness.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Earthquakes

For Students 4th - 7th
Explains what earthquakes are, what causes them, the different types, tsunamis that can be caused by them, and how to prepare if living in an earthquake-prone area.
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Other

Natural Resources Canada: Preparing for Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources for understanding how to be prepared should an earthquake occur.
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Burke Museum

Burke Museum: Earthquake Preparedness

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the Burke Museum's online exhibition titled "The Big One" which focuses on earthquakes and quake science, this site looks at safety precautions to take when dealing with earthquakes.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Staying Safe in an Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to prepare for an earthquake.
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Ready

Ready: Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains what an earthquake is, as well as what you should do to protect yourself in case of an earthquake. It contains several factsheets of information.
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Online: Earthforce in the Crust

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about earthquakes as well as plate tectonics. Site offers links to current quakings as well as earthquake science, teacher lessons, interactives, and earthquake history.