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The Economist: How to Make a Building Quake Proof
Explains some different engineering features that can be embedded in buildings to make them earthquake-proof. [2:50]
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Howcast: How to Demonstrate Engineering Principles
Presents a challenge to students to build a stable, multi-story structure using marshmallows and toothpicks, one that can withstand shaking that simulates an earthquake. [5:49]
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Earthquake Resistant Structures vs. Shake Table
A middle school class competition where students build earthquake-proof structures using marshmallows, straws, and thin sticks. These are tested on a shake table to see how long they can withstand a load and increasing levels of...
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Nepal Makes Earthquake Proof Homes Made From Pet Bottles
Newscast highlighting a type of earthquake-proof home being made in Nepal after the 2015 earthquake. The homes are built using plastic bottles filled with sand. Date: May 9, 2015 [2:02]
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Baker s.t.e.m. Lab Challenge: Design and Build an Earthquake Proof Structure
Shows students' marshmallow and toothpick structures in beds of Jello being shaken to see if they are earthquake-proof. [2:57]