Surfing for Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Eighth graders discover a wide range of scientific data on the Internet and use a hands-on activity to apply their research to a finished assignment. They make inferences on the possible location of plate boundaries based on data gathered.

Students compose essays outlining the effects of floods on humans and their environments. Included in their essays are methods explaining how people have tried to adapt to floods. Using the Internet or provided written materials,...

Students plot earthquake and volcano data using a Compass Rose Plotting. They explain the relationship between plate movement and connection. They draw conclusions that earthquakes and volcanoes occur in predictable locations.

Students explore the plate boundaries of the earth. Through the use of video, internet and hands-on activities, students examine the types of plate boundaries. They create a model to illustrate the movement and interaction of the...

Students investigate the natural disasters known as tsunamis by researching the Internet.  In this nature activity, students define the word tsunami and discuss how they are created.  Students complete an online activity based on water...