Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Scales That Represent Earthquake Magnitude

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the scales scientists use to measure the size and intensity of earthquakes.
Interactive
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: How Much Bigger..? Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
A calculator to show the difference in magnitude between earthquakes. Understand that the Richter scale used to measure earthquakes is base-10 logarithmic scale.