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Digital Library for Earth System Education: Living in Earthquake Country
An inquiry unit that teaches students about the how and why earthquakes cause damage and about life in earthquake country. Students specifically learn about: earthquake damage, where earthquake occur, earthquake patterns, seismic waves,...
Other
New York Sun: The San Francisco Earthquake
A historical account of the devastating 1906 earthquake which destroyed much of San Francisco.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Reports From the Ruins of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
A learning module that begins with "Reports from the Ruins of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquake Lists, Maps, and Statistics
All kinds of earthquake data compiled here. Find the deadliest earthquakes, most damaging earthquakes, world and US statistics, historical earthquake lists, and more.
Math Science Nucleus
Math/science Nucleus: Famous Earthquakes Animation
This animation reviews three famous historical earthquakes in a storybook format with pictures and animations, told from the perspective of three girls.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: 2004 Deadliest in Nearly 500 Years for Earthquakes
The USGS provides the facts and figures on 2004's earthquakes, which is the second most fatal in recorded history.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: You Don't Need a Seismograph to Study Earthquakes
Three part lesson will provide students with information about earthquakes and how to predict them using various Web sites. Activities include historical background on major earthquakes, investigating mechanical waves, and simulating...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Ring of Fire 2: What Earthquakes Tell Us About Plate Tectonics
The theory of plate tectonics revolutionized geology in the 1960's. In this project you can explore the connection between plate tectonics and earthquakes by mapping historical seismic data.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Notable Earthquakes Shake Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they research earthquakes that have taken place in Texas, and the risk of...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Earthquakes Frequently Asked Questions
Use this resource to find answers to frequently asked questions about earthquakes.
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University of Wisconsin Green Bay: Faults and Earthquakes
This site is primarily set up as an outline and is loaded with graphs, maps, and images. It covers a variety of earthquake-related topics, such as what causes earthquakes, fault lines and structures, seismology, a historical look at...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Loma Prieta, Bay Area, Earthquake 1989
This outstanding multimedia site documents the earthquake and related events that took place on October 17, 1989 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Earthquakes Living Lab: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Students examine the effects of geology on earthquake magnitudes and how engineers anticipate and prepare for these effects. They look in-depth at the historical 1906 San Francisco earthquake and compare it to the Kobe, Japan earthquake,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Preparing for the Ongoing Impact of Tsunamis and Earthquakes
Using geologist's tools and the lessons from the historic Japan earthquake of 2011, students predict when a disaster will hit and the need for disaster preparedness in communities.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Haitian Crisis: Thinking Historically
Lesson from 2010 using multi-media resources, including video, audio, and primary sources which challenge young scholars to think beyond the earthquake and consider the role of Haiti's rich history in the crisis.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey:1811 1812 New Madrid, Missouri Earthquakes
A detailed description of events that took place during the 1811 and 1812 earthquakes in New Madrid, and information concerning a similar event in the future.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Bashful Earthquake
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Bashful Earthquake by Oliver Herford, a book of poetry for children.
NASA
Nasa: A Century of Quake Research April 2006
This site that presents an in depth look at the catastrophic San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Plate boundaries are identified, effects of this natural disaster are outlined, and a wealth of information is discussed that provides a...
Columbia University
Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Did You Feel It?
Locate all the most recent earthquakes on this interactive map. Data includes location, magnitude and time of the quake.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Texas' Natural Environment
Presents information and data on all aspects of the geography, natural resources, and climate of Texas, including natural disasters and extreme weather events.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Tsunami: An Interactive Guide
A complete, interactive learning activity covering the science of tsunamis, preparedness, research, and historical tsunamis. Excellent animations and real, historical recordings of survivors allow the learner to experience what happens...
University of Washington
University of Washington: A Survey of Great Tsunamis
This resource opens up with a clickable map that will provide information on eight different tsunamis, such as the 1929 Grand Banks tsunami, the 1975 Hawaiian tsunami, and several others. Basic information and the damage caused by each...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Fast Do Seismic Waves Travel?
Here's a geology project that uses historical seismograph data that you can collect from the comfort of your own computer. You'll use a web interface to a network of seismometers run by the Northern California Earthquake Data Center, at...