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- 6th
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Students explain that earthquakes are sudden motions along breaks in the crust called faults. They list the major geologic events including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and mountain building, which are the result of crustal plate motions. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students view topographic or relief maps of Southern California and discuss what they see. They make predictions based on the topography of the region. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the main methods to measure earthquakes, the Richter Scale and Mercalli Scale. They make a model of a seismograph and investigate which structural designs are most likely to survive an earthquake. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students study causes, probability and location of earthquakes. They complete a number of activities and look at web pages to examine the characteristics of earthquakes. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students build a structure that is able to withstand a simulated earthquake. They research earthquakes, earthquake measurement, and society's preparation for and reaction to them. Pupils build models and present them to the class, along with their research. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students gain an understanding of earthquakes. They examine vocabulary associated with earthquakes, how earthquakes happen, and preventive measures taken to diminish damage or harm in the event that an earthquake should happen. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the topics of earthquakes and plate tectonics. Using source documents, they identify the impact of earthquakes on humans and their activities. On a map, they label the correct type of plate boundary and direction in which they are moving. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students investigate the current model for the structure of the Earth. On a world map, they mark areas where they think earthquakes and volcanoes occur and compare those areas with earthquake and volcano location patterns. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students determine the rate of seismicity by determining the frequency of aftershocks following a major earthquake. They incorporate the use of the Internet, Excel 2000, a map of their area with latitude and longitude markers, and paper for recording notes. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explore reasons for earthquakes. They discuss and describe the types of faults. Using the internet, students research a specific location of a former earthquake. They describe the damage, magnitude, the epicenter, and the amount of damage. Full Review »
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