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This Earthquakes: Fifth Grade Lesson Plans and Activities lesson plan also includes:
- 5th Grade Student Workbook
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After learning about P waves and S waves, fifth graders view the intensity of earthquakes by examining seismographs and images of earthquake damage. Young scientists then forecasting future quakes by analyzing data about earthquakes around the world in common locations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Add the following terms to a word wall: earthquake, lithosphere, P wave, S wave, seismic waves, Mercalli Scale, Richter Scale, converge, diverge, epicenter
Classroom Considerations
- Acquire the following materials before implementing in the classroom: slinky, rope, and maps of the United States
- The second of four lessons that make up a unit on the plate tectonics cycle
- Have class members refer to pages 3-5 in the workbook for this portion of the unit
Pros
- The workbook for the entire unit is listed under Included Materials
- Blackline masters are provided within the resource
Cons
- The map worksheet is slightly out of focus