University of Wisconsin
Scien Count Ers: Earthquake Proof Buildings
This lesson looks at how the forces of an earthquake impact on buildings, and different ways to make buildings earthquake-proof. Includes student worksheet and tectonic plates map.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is an Earthquake?
Discover why earthquakes happen, how we measure them, and why they only happen on Earth.
Other
Dromore National School: Earthquake Project Questions
Read the questions students most often ask about earthquakes and read the answers.
Treehut
Suzy's World: Earth
At this site from Suzy's World and Suzy Cato, you can find out what the earth is made of and try an experiment.
Other
Ceri: Earthquake Facts and Follies
A list of frequently asked questions about earthquakes. This is a good source for earthquake trivia and separating fact from fiction.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Clay Crash
Employ this lesson plan from The Franklin Institute to demonstrate plate tectonics and the effects. This is really just a short demonstration that could be incorporated into your existing lesson plan.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Volcano Lesson Plan
Use this site to understand how volcanoes work.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Earth Structure
Brief informational site provides information about the Earth's structure, plates and core.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Major Tectonic Plates of the Earth
A map of major tectonic plates of the Earth showing where the Eurasian and Indo-Australian plates are located.
Other
University of Delaware: Plate Tectonics
This site is a very simple overview of plate tectonics. It includes a map of all the major plates and a diagram of the layers of the earth.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Major Domains of the Earth Lithosphere
Learn about the lithosphere, the different types, continental drift, and the major plates.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Move Mountains
Try this at-home science experiment to learn how to make mountains.
Curated OER
Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Tectonic Plates
Labeled map showing locations of world's tectonic plates.