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Finding Epicenters
In this earthquake learning exercise, students determine the distance of different cities to the epicenter of an earthquake based on the "P" and "S" wave arrivals on the seismographs. This learning exercise has 1 graphic organizer and 2...
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Bellwork for Week 9-Earthquakes and Continental Drift
In this earthquake and continental drift instructional activity, students answer five questions about continental drift, seismic waves and earthquake safety.
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Destruction by Earthquakes
In this earthquakes instructional activity, students will name the parts of a seismograph and then review information about large magnitude earthquakes that have occurred. This instructional activity has 4 fill in the blank and 7 short...
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Locate-a-quake
Student, use seismic readings of the same earthquake from three recording stations and locate the epicenter of an earthquake on a map.
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Destruction by Earthquakes
In this earthquakes worksheet, students review terms associated with earthquakes such as Richter scale, seismographs, and the Moho scale. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank questions.
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Earthquakes and Seismic Waves
Students investigate the Richter scale and seismology in a teacher-led lab in which they are introduced to the concept of seismic waves and epicenter location. They further investigate the inner workings of a seismograph and practice...
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Volcanoes
Fifth graders study volcanoes. They watch a demonstration that represents the eruption of a volcano and discuss the similarities and differences between the model and a real volcano.
Other
Ncedc: Make Your Own Seismogram
This site from NCEDC gives you an opportunity to "make your own seismogram" by choosing from a number of options on the screen.
Other
Earthquakes Canada: What Is a Seismologist?
Gives a basic description of a seismologist as well as some tools they use and interest that lend themselves best to seismology.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Earthquakes Frequently Asked Questions
Use this resource to find answers to frequently asked questions about earthquakes.