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Earthquakes And Volcanoes

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate the concept of plate tectonics through focusing a research study upon the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. They find information that is used for class discussion. Students complete a mapping of...
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Constructing Earthquake-Proof Buildings

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine different materials and design options that can affect the durability of a building.  In this investigative lesson students conduct several earthquake experiments. 
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Curated OER

Earthquakes And Volcanoes

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earth science learning exercise, learners find the words that are associated with the events of earthquakes and the landform of a volcano.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Earthquake

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earth science learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the concept of an earthquake and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Earthquakes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the causes of earthquakes and the impact they have on the geology of an area.  In this geology lesson students view video footage of earthquakes, get into groups and study plate tectonics. 
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Curated OER

Earthquake Wordsearch

For Students 6th - 8th
For this earth science worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the concept of earthquakes and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

Earthquakes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this earth science worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the concept of earthquakes. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Earthquakes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss a natural disaster. For this earthquakes research lesson, students discover why earthquakes happen, what happens after an earthquake, and what to do during an earthquake. They discuss some information as a class and work...
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Photographs of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake including the fires that lasted for three days. They participate in discussion describing what they feel the city looked like after the earthquake and fires. They...
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Worksheet
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Earthquake Intensity

For Students 5th - 8th
In this earthquake intensity worksheet, students will use the Modified Mercalli Scale and descriptions to complete 4 short answer questions.
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Interactive
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Anatomy of an Earthquake

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earthquake learning exercise, students read and study earthquake maps and statistics. They complete 8 short answer questions that follow.
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Science Matters

Richter Scale

For Teachers 6th Standards
The 12th lesson in a series of 20 opens with a demonstration of exponential functions using pasta. This concept is connected to the Richter Scale, which is also an exponential function. Scholars compare the exponential scale that...
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Science Matters

Finding the Epicenter

For Teachers 6th Standards
The epicenter is the point on the ground above the initial point of rupture. The 10th lesson in a series of 20 encourages scholars to learn to triangulate the epicenter of an earthquake based on the arrival times of p waves and s waves....
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Science Matters

Slip Sliding Along

For Teachers 6th Standards
The San Andreas Fault is the largest earthquake-producing fault in California. In the seventh lesson in the 20 part series, pupils create maps of California, focusing on the San Andreas Fault system. The comparison of where California is...
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It's About Time

Effects of Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Explore our world from within as you lead young scientists on a thrilling adventure. Pupils examine the location of plate boundaries to determine earthquake and volcano distribution around the globe and explore the cause of hot spots in...
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Science Matters

Wave Watching

For Teachers 6th Standards
Seismologists use the direction and arrival times of p waves and s waves to determine the distance to the source of an earthquake. The engaging lesson has students line up to form human waves. Through different movements when attached,...
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Global Oneness Project

After the Quake: Preserving the Artifacts of Kathmandu

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
On April 28, 2015, a 7.8 earthquake ruptured the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites are located in this valley. The efforts of experts and archeologists to restore three of them—Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan...
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PBS

Exploring Earthquakes: Earth Foldable

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Geology junkies will make a foldable that covers a lot of ground regarding Earth's internal structure, its position in the solar system, and an explanation for its seasons. Templates and a printable page of instructions are included....
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EngageNY

Analyzing Author’s Point of View: Earthquake Excerpt of “Comprehending the Calamity”

For Teachers 6th Standards
How do authors convey their points of view? Using the resource, scholars read an excerpt from a primary source document about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Then, they complete graphic organizers to analyze the author's point of view.
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EngageNY

Mid-Unit 3 Assessment Part 1: Researching the Destruction Caused by the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fires

For Teachers 6th Standards
How do you interpret that? Scholars work on their mid-unit assessments by interpreting resources pertaining to the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fires. Readers use the text in their research folders and complete graphic organizers,...
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Curated OER

Earthquakes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explain what is an earthquake and know which area is an in high risk. They know what damage the earthquake cause and know the earthquake safety principles.
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Magnitude of Earthquakes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners investigate the causes and effects of earthquakes and investigate their magnitude. In this  earthquakes lesson, students study the Richter Scale and measure it as it relates to the energy released by an earthquake. Learners work...
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Shake, Rattle And Roll: Studying the Effects of an Earthquake

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students gauge earthquake intensity by reviewing firsthand accounts. They use the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale and newspaper articles to estimate the strength and effects of a past earthquake.
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Finding an Earthquake's Epicenter

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the process used to identify the epicenter of an earthquake. They identify the Richter scale and interpret a seismograph reading. They also view photographs of the aftermath of earthquakes.

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