Nature
Structural Hazards
The scientific explanation of seismic waves is detailed in the introduction. A fictional scenario is also provided for your class to discuss. Pictures and handouts that are meant to be included, however, they are not accessible....
Nature
Non-Structural Hazards
Buildings often have decorative components and furnishings that can pose a hazard during an earthquake. Learners examine the classroom for such non-structural features. They consider fictional scenarios and discuss what actions...
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Federal Emergency Management Agency: Tremor Troop: Earthquakes [Pdf]
A 260-page unit of activities on earthquakes. Covers what they are, their cause, why and where they occur, their impact on the Earth, how they are measured, and safety and survival. Includes worksheets and has a glossary at the end.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency: Earthquake Safety Activities [Pdf]
A 74-page booklet of activities that teach about earthquakes and what to expect when one strikes, what one can do to prepare for them, and ways to stay safe during an earthquake and afterwards.
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Natural Resources Canada: Preparing for Earthquakes
A collection of resources for understanding how to be prepared should an earthquake occur.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest
This page from the U.S. Geological Survey is devoted to Tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest. View some animations of tsunamis.
Burke Museum
Burke Museum: Earthquake Preparedness
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.
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Earthquake Safety
Simple tips for earthquake safety organized into three sections: "before an earthquake," "during an earthquake," and "after the shaking stops." (Click on "Earthquakes" on the left column.)
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Humboldt State University: Living on Shaky Ground: How to Survive Earthquakes
Actions to take that increase safety in the event of an earthquake or tsunami. Website covers identifying hazards in the home, creating a disaster plan, protecting yourself during an earthquake, checking for injuries and damage, and...
Columbia University
Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Seychelles: Earthquakes and Effects
Students learn about what happens inside the Earth to cause an earthquake, how earthquakes are measured, their impact on the surface, and safety precautions to take during an earthquake.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Staying Safe in an Earthquake
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to prepare for an earthquake.
Community Learning Network
Community Learning Network: General Tsunami Resources
Come and learn more about tsunamis through this collection of resources. This site offers a wide variety of links to increase your knowledge of this powerful force of nature.
Ready
Ready: Earthquakes
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.
Michigan Technological University
Up Seis: What Should I Do Before, During, and After an Earthquake?
Tips for what to do for before, during and after an earthquake.
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University of Wisconsin Green Bay: Faults and Earthquakes
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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Earthquake in the Classroom
Students will learn how engineers construct buildings to withstand damage from earthquakes by building their own structure with toothpicks and marshmallows. Students will test how earthquake-proof their buildings are by testing them on...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Safe Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How buildings can be made safer from earthquakes.
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Abc News: Talking to Kids About the Tsunami Tragedy
How can you begin to talk to your kids about the Tsunami tragedy? This site offers insight on how to deal with this difficult topic.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Understanding Tsunamis
Come and learn more about the devastating effects of tsunamis. This site features video segments revealing the devastation tsunamis can cause and how tsunamis are formed.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Staying Safe in an Earthquake Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about how to stay safe during an earthquake. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Other
Talking to Kids About World Natural Disasters
How do you talk to your children about world natural disasters? This article takes a look at this important topic in the aftermath of the tsunami disaster. Come and learn how to help your students.
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Earthquakes
Fun FAQs on earthquakes, their causes earthquakes, the Richter scale, and earthquake safety tips. Site includes videos, animations, and links to related material. Excellent for student exploration. (Click on "Earthquakes" on left hand...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Basic information on what to do if you are in an earthquake or a tsunami.