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Lesson Plan
Scientific American

Scientific American: Earthquake Proof Engineering for Skyscrapers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners construct a shake table, then build towers of different heights using Lego blocks, and test their stability on this platform. Next, they test towers with different sized bases, and towers made using different materials.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Safe Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How buildings can be made safer from earthquakes.
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Lesson Plan
University of Wisconsin

Scien Count Ers: Earthquake Proof Buildings

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
This instructional activity 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.