Instructional Video
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Build a Better Wall 1: Parts & Construction

9th - 10th
A video lecture that introduces a technique that can be used to make buildings earthquake-resistant. The instructor demonstrates and explains how to use simple materials to build a shear wall for a building. [9:15]
Instructional Video
PBS

Arizona Pbs: Earthquake Preparedness

9th - 10th
This video focuses on earthquake preparedness in Arizona. It includes what to do and what not to do during an earthquake. The basic message is "Stop, drop, and hold on."
Instructional Video
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Earthquake! Steps to Take When It Strikes

9th - 10th
A video guide for steps to take during an earthquake. [3:04]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Protecting Art in an Earthquake: Seismic Isolator Technology

9th - 10th
In this video [2:08] we see what might happen to a fragile work of art during an earthquake? Learn how the Getty Museum's seismic isolator technology protects inherently unstable objects.
Instructional Video
California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Earthquake Engineering

3rd - 8th
Learn how scientists at the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center are engineering safer buildings, bridges and roads to stand tall in the next big jolt. [2:46]
Instructional Video
Curated Video

You Tube: The Ground Is Shaking

Pre-K - K
It's shaky. I'm dizzy! It's an earthquake! You need to act fast when there is an earthquake. Sing, dance and learn about earthquake safety with this video. [1:03]