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- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students analyze and plot the coordinates for several recent earthquakes on a world map. They learn not only about research and geology, but about map-making and data analysis. They think of other ways to analyze the data given. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students utilize the U.S. Geological Service web site. They research the various types of scales used to measure earthquakes and classify different situations on the scale. They write a story about a town that has just experienced a quake. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students pique their interest in the forces of nature. The lessons culminate in a hands-on learning experience about earthquakes. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 11th
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Students read an article about the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. They complete a comprehension activity and view pictures of the damage. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine the difference between magnitude and intensity in earthquakes. They complete map work and write a first hand account of a person living in each level of intensity on the Modified Mercalli Scale. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students locate the major volcanoes and earthquake faults on a world map. In groups, they identify the pattern made and examine the relationship between the locations of the faults and volcanoes and tectonic plates. They write a summary and share their thoughts with the class to end the lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students explore earthquakes. Using the National Earthquake Information Center website, students plot daily earthquakes on a map. They observe the magnitude of each earthquake. Students identify the pattern of earthquake locations and locate the ring of fire. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students observe data of earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or greater on the Richter scale from 1900-1989. The data is evaluated and assumptions are made about the interpretation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 9th
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Students explore the 25 strongest U>S> earthquakes and their relationship to crustal plate boundaries. They plot the location of the top 25 U.S. earthquakes on the world map using different colors and complete analysis questions. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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students use the internet, an atlas map, and other sources to explore a map of Idaho. They locate the Lost River Range and Mt. Borah. Students read the atlas map to locate earthquake faults, find the magnitude, fault, and epicenter of specified earthquakes. Full Review »
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