This is a short video outlining the causes and effects of a magnitude 9.2 earthquake in Alaska in 1964. Additional resources include a background essay and discussion questions.
In this lesson, students use slinkies to imitate and better understand the two types of waves assocaited with earthquakes.
Students will examine geologic maps in order to assess the likelihood and location of earthquakes in California.
This interactive resource provides video clips of actual earthquakes to help students better understand the Richter scale and the Mercalli Intensity Scale.
This article lists common misconceptions about weathering, erosion, volcanoes, and earthquakes. It provides formative assessment probes and information about teaching for conceptual change.
This article highlights lesson plans and activities that help elementary students develop map skills as they learn earth science concepts.
Students investigate major earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions that happened in recent history. They also consider living conditions, average cost of living, and average income for the areas affected by the disasters. Through group and class discussion, the concepts of social justice are critically analyzed while reinforcing scientific concepts.
This activity is a teacher-led demonstration of continental drift and includes a math worksheet for students involving the calculation of continental drift over time. Students will understand what continental drift is, why it occurs, and how earthquakes occur because of it.
CK-12 Earth Science For High School covers the study of Earth - its minerals and energy resources, processes inside and on its surface, its past, water, weather and climate, the environment and human actions, and astronomy.
Read the explanation the ancient Greeks had for earthquakes. Then read the explantion we use today. Then compare the two.
Below are two articles that explain why earthquakes occur. The first article explains this occurance from the perspective of the ancient Greeks and the second is a modern day explanation. After reading both articles, discuss the questions at the end of the story. You shoud also complete the Venn DIagram to compare and contrast the information found in both stories.
Read the explanation the ancient Greeks had for earthquakes. Then read the explantion we use today. Then compare the two.
In this activity, students demonstrate three faulting actions using their hands.
This article provides science content knowledge about forces that shape the Earth's surface: erosion by wind, water, and ice, volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate tectonics and how these forces affect Earth's polar regions.
This article highlights science and literacy lessons to teach elementary students about erosion, glaciers, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Links to national standards are included.
Students learn about the structure of the earth, the movements of its tectonic plates, as well as the forces that create mountains, valleys, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
This article features children's literature about erosion, glaciers, earthquakes, and volcanoes for use in the elementary classroom.
Our school, Kelly Middle School, is one of the oldest middle school buildings in 4J (primary construction was completed in 1945). Each year we practice earthquake drills. Why? Why should we be concerned about earthquakes? Where might an earthquake occur in the northwest area? Might it be minor or violent? How might this be measured? Is an earthquake a singular event, or a series of events? What increases or decreases an earthquake hazard? Do we have any early-warning systems? Is the school earthquake drill correct? Considering these questions students need to develop an understanding of how to prepare for, and react to an earthquake event. When students are comfortably informed, who should they report to?
What exactly is online multimedia? We'll look at some examples related to earthquakes and volcanoes.
Investigate where current quakes are today from ground-sensed motion.
GeoInquiries are designed to be fast and easy-to-use instructional resources that incorporate advanced web mapping technology. Each 15-minute activity in a collection is intended to be presented by the instructor from a single computer/projector classroom arrangement. No installation, fees, or logins are necessary to use these materials and software.