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San Jose State University
San Jose State University: Buildings in Earthquakes [Ppt]
Explains the physics of building movement during an earthquake through a discussion of force, mass, acceleration, frequency, and period. Then looks at the factors that affect a building's resilience versus the damage it could sustain.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Buildings and Earthquakes Which Stands? Which Falls? [Pdf]
This is an excellent collection of background material, resource and video links, and lesson activities on earthquakes and methods for constructing buildings that will withstand an earthquake.
Museum of Science
Ei E: Shake Things Up: Engineering Journal [Pdf]
A 34-page student journal of worksheets to accompany a lesson unit on designing buildings that will withstand an earthquake. [SEE: http://eie.org/sites/default/files/es_educator_guide_2014_10_09.pdf] First, they work on simple...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Buildings Fall in Earthquakes?
Explains what happens during an earthquake to cause buildings to fall down, and what features give buildings a better chance of surviving one. Includes a video, background information and links, a multiple-choice quiz, and a discussion...
Other
Jacaranda: Atlas of Discovery: Design an Earthquake Proof House [Pdf]
A worksheet challenging students to build three models of houses using different materials, and test them to see if they can withstand the vibrations of a simulated earthquake.
Imagination Station
Imagination Station: Earthquake Proof Buildings
This article discusses different techniques that engineers use to combat the lateral forces a building is subjected to during an earthquake. Includes two videos demonstrating some of the concepts.
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center: Shaking It Up With Earthquake Engineering
Students will learn basic information about earthquakes and their impact. They then follow the engineering design process as they construct earthquake-resistant buildings using toothpicks and marshmallows. The buildings are tested using...
Other
Shake Proof Science: Engineering Earthquake Safe Structures [Pdf]
Lesson covering earthquake basics and designing structures that can withstand earthquakes. Young scholars are tasked with building earthquake-proof structures using marshmallows, spaghetti, and the option of bamboo skewers. These are...
Other
Inside Science: Building an Earthquake Resistant Home
Engineers at Stanford University have designed a building that sits on a seismic isolator and is earthquake-resistant. When an actual house was tested on a shake table with a powerful earthquake simulation, the structure itself was...
Other
Un/isdr: Stop Disasters!
The goal of this online game is to save lives after a disaster. Students choose a scenario and try to minimize the impact of a disaster. They explore how to build safer villages and cities as they learn about disaster risk reduction.