Curated OER
Types of Faults
This set of black-line diagrams of the three different types of faults can be used with your upper elementary earth scientists. Simply have them color the layers to show where the land once lined up. Another use for this resource would...
Curated OER
Model of a Normal Fault
Students understand what a normal fault is and why it causes an Earthquake. In this normal fault lesson, students create a model of a normal fault.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Mountain Building
In this interactive tutorial you will learn how pressure creates stress and strain on rocks. Learn how different types of strain are produced by different plate tectonic settings, and explore the different types of mountain ranges and...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Faults and Fault Zones
Pictures of a variety of fault types. Fault types shown include: normal, reverse, and strike-slip. Also includes instructions for determining fault slip direction.
Other
Noaa: National Geophysical Data Center Images Faults
This is a great slide show with real examples of the different types of faults.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Faults
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers rock stress, fractures, and types of faults.
Other
Eastern Oregon University: Every Place Has Its Faults
Site discusses the four basic types of earthquake faults and shows what happens through animations. Offers links to earthquake data and information.