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 will conduct a survey to identify the environmental issues (in their community, their country and the world) for which people are concerned. They will tally and graph the results. Also, students will discuss how surveys are important when engineers make decisions about environmental issues.

This PBL is focused on students learning how to make inferences/conclusions about the main points in the article. It's also an engaging activity that teaches the students to be prepared, focused, and ready to learn.