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Earthquake Intensity
In this earthquake intensity instructional activity, learners will use the Modified Mercalli Scale and descriptions to complete 4 short answer questions.
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Earthquakes Rock!
Students study the main methods to measure earthquakes; the Richter Scale and Mercalli Scale. They make a model of a seismograph and investigate which structural designs are most likely to survive an earthquake.
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Earthquakes
Pupils examine why earthquakes happen, and where most earthquakes occur in the world. They discuss how engineers and architects try to construct stronger buildings, then design and build an earthquake-proof structure.