Interactive
Curated OER

Seismic Waves

For Students 6th - 10th
In this seismic waves worksheet, students read and study the science of earthquakes using online resources to complete 8 short answer questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: 60th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read " 60th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Locating the Epicenter of an Earthquake

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When an earthquake happens, how are scientists able to determine the original location of the quake? In this project, you'll use archived data from a network of seismometers to find out for yourself. You'll create your own seismograms...
Handout
Michigan Technological University

Michigan Tech: Locating an Earthquake's Epicenter

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives directions on how to find the epicenter of an earthquake, the distance to the epicenter and the magnitude of the earthquake.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Locating Earthquake Epicenters

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to find the epicenter of an earthquake.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Locating Earthquake Epicenters

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to find the epicenter of an earthquake.
Unit Plan
Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Volcanoes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this virtual field trip find out about how volcanoes are formed and what kind of destruction can they cause. Discover how volcanoes affect our environment and where can you find active volcanoes on earth and on other planets.
Handout
Purdue University

Purdue University: San Francisco Bay Area Earthquakes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use geologic fault maps of the San Francisco Bay Area to find relationships between tectonic plate fault lines and landscape features, topographic features, and epicenters of past earthquakes.
Interactive
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Search Earthquake Catalog

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive map to find out about earthquakes which have happened around the world since about 1970.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Locating an Earthquake Using a Global Seismic Network

For Students 9th - 10th
When an earthquake happens, how are scientists able to determine the original location of the quake? In this project, you'll use archived data from a global network of seismometers to find out for yourself. You will make your own...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The 2004 Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using real seismic recordings from a number of seismic stations, students find the location of the epicenter of the 2004 Sumatra earthquake. They next determine the path of the tsunami triggered by it, and calculate how much lead time...