GEOLOGY
Lesson 4:
Earthquakes
Earthquakes
Lesson 4
On average, several hundred earthquakes happen everyday. Learn more about what earthquakes are, how they occur and how to prepare for them.
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Lesson Demonstrations
Hands-on activities that may be used to illustrate lesson concepts
Sandpaper Tectonic Plates
Explore how friction builds up between tectonic plates & causes earthquakes using sandpaper & rubber bands ...
Slinky Earthquake Waves
How do earthquake waves work? Use a slinky and rope to explore the different type of earthquake waves ...
Earthquake Energy
How much energy is released in an earthquake? Use spaghetti to learn how much each magnitude of earthquake releases ...
Gingerbread Village Earthquake Destruction
In an earthquake, what potential damage do engineers have to plan for? Make a gingerbread village & find out ...
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Extension activity
Allow each child to explore concepts using lesson activities
Earthquake Building Challenge
Can you design a building to withstand an earthquake? See who can make the tallest building that can withstand 10 seconds of shaking ...
Earthquake Building Challenge
Can you design a building to withstand an earthquake? See who can make the tallest building that can withstand 10 seconds of shaking …
