Curated OER
Build a Seismograph
In this seismograph worksheet, students build a device to record the motion of a simulated earthquake. They give details of their structure and explain how it works. They present their device to the class and answer questions about their...
Curated OER
Stem and Leaf Plots
In this math worksheet, students organize data into stem and leaf plots. They select the correct stem to use to organize the data. Students analyze the data on a given stem and leaf plot.
Curated OER
World's Most Powerful Explosions
In this explosions worksheet, students review some of the most powerful explosions that have taken place around the world throughout history. This worksheet has 17 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Discovering Math Concepts in Advanced Algebra
Learners explore the concept of Chinese contributions in mathematics. In this Chinese contributions in mathematics lesson plan, students research Chinese achievements in mathematics. Learners solve 3x3 systems of equations using the...
Curated OER
How do we measure global earthquakes?
Students examine three seismograms of a recent South American earthquake recorded by USGS stations. They measure the S-P distance and use a P and S wave travel-time graph to find the epicenter distance for each seismogram. In addition,...
Curated OER
Earth Science: In Depth Look at Earthquakes
Students engage in an interactive Internet lesson plan covering the reasons and results of earthquakes. After reading eyewitness accounts and viewing animations, they use seismograms to measure and locate the epicenters. In an ongoing...
Curated OER
Idaho Earthquakes
Students examine the types of earthquakes that occur in Idaho. In groups, they compare and contrast the types of energy released and how they affect the movement of the Earth. To end the lesson, they analyze a map showing the magnitudes...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Magnitude of the Richter Scale
In this activity, students will learn about the Richter Scale for measuring earthquakes. The students will make a booklet with drawings that represent each rating of the Richter Scale.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Richter Scale Explained
Explains what the Richter scale is and how the Richter formula is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. Includes a table of Richter values showing the changes in characteristics, impact, and frequency of tremors and earthquakes...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Richter Scale Exponents: Scientific Notation
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore this interactive to see which earthquakes had the largest magnitude on the Richter Scale, then answer a challenge question.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Scales That Represent Earthquake Magnitude
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the scales scientists use to measure the size and intensity of earthquakes.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Earthquakes
This learning module looks at earthquakes. It discusses areas of earthquake activity, how they are measured using the Richter scale, and how scientists try to predict earthquakes. Includes handouts, slideshows, activities, and videos.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Mercalli Scale Illustrated
In this activity, students will learn about the Mercalli Scale for rating earthquakes. Also, students will make a booklet with drawings that represent each rating of the scale.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: How Much Bigger..? Calculator
A calculator to show the difference in magnitude between earthquakes. Understand that the Richter scale used to measure earthquakes is base-10 logarithmic scale.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Earthquakes Rock!
Students learn the two main methods to measure earthquakes, the Richter Scale and the Mercalli Scale. They make a model of a seismograph - a measuring device that records an earthquake on a seismogram. Students also investigate which...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Scales That Represent Earthquake Magnitude Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a summary of methods used to measure earthquakes. Includes some questions to check for understanding.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: How Much Bigger?
This resource provides information about the magnitude scale, and allows users to try to figure out the difference between earthquake sizes.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Virtual Earthquake
An activity-based program designed to introduce the concepts of how an earthquake epicenter is located and how the Richter magnitude of an earthquake is determined.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Earthquake at Lisbon, 1755
This Fordham University article is written by Rev. Charles Davy a citizen of Lisbon when the city was hit by an earthquake measuring 8.75 on the richter scale. Discusses the devastation in detail.
Michigan Technological University
How Are Earthquake Magnitudes Measured?
This website explains how the Richter and Mercalli Scales work.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Earthquake Faultline Earthquake Activities
This outstanding website provides an excellent variety of hands-on earthquake activities to help you understand what causes earthquakes.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquake Center: Glossary
This resource provides definitions of important earthquake related terms.
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters
Discover the true powers of Mother Nature through this vivid collection of research which delves into the causes of natural disasters and the impacts on those affected.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Earthquakes
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on earthquakes, how they form, how they are measured, and the ways they can change the surface of the Earth.
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