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Plotting Earthquakes
Learners plot earthquakes on a map. In this lesson on earthquakes, students will explore recent earthquake activity in California and Nevada. Learners will plot fault lines and earthquake occurrences on a map.
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New Zealand South Island Fault Model
Students explore world geography by creating a scientific model in class. In this New Zealand lesson, students research the geography and fault lines of the South Island in New Zealand. Students utilize foam board, arts and crafts and a...
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Earthquakes And Fault Lines
Students discuss major causes of earthquakes and identify famous fault lines, access and map information about ten largest earthquakes in world from 1989 to 1998, and theorize about location of these earthquakes as they relate to Earth's...
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Structure of the Earth
Sixth graders investigate earthquakes and volcanoes. They demonstrate fault lines with a folded piece of paper, conduct an erosion experiment, and construct a volcano using clay, baking soda and vinegar.
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PLATE TECTONICS WITH AN ORANGE
Young scholars explore the concept of plate tectonics. They experiment to prove and explain plate tectonics.