Shake It Up with Scatterplots
Students will compare two sets of data on earthquakes to determine if they are related.
Earthquakes: A Severe Weather and Natural Disasters Activity
Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 | Reading | Content Area Reading | Independent Reading
Earthquakes
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Measuring EarthquakesGrades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 | Earthquakes and Volcanoes Learn how scientists use the Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS) to determine the magnitude (strength) of an earthquake. Save To Organizer |
How Does a Tsunami Work?Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 | Articles | Natural Disasters Learn more about the science behind these destructive waves from Grolier Online. Save To Organizer |
Natural Disasters: A Math Hunt ActivityGrades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 | Content Area Reading | Computer Lab Activities | Reading Comprehension Our true problem-crunching powers are put to the test in this volcano-blasting, earth-quaking, ocean-crashing hunt. Stay alert as we search... Save To Organizer |
Earthquake in the Early Morning Lesson PlanPreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Plot, Character and Setting | Book Resources Jack and Annie find themselves in San Francisco on the morning of the great earthquake, helping get some kids to safety. The many factual... Save To Organizer |
Earthquakes: Ready to RumbleGrades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 | Geology To understand what causes earthquakes, your students must first understand some basic geology. Save To Organizer |
EarthquakesGrades 3–5 | Earthquakes and Volcanoes | Current Events | Natural Disasters A comprehensive look at the science behind Earthquakes from The New Book of Knowledge Save To Organizer |
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Earthquake SitesGrades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 | Online Learning Activities | Articles This content resource helps teachers locate online resources on earthquakes. This site can be used by teachers to develop lesson plans or... Save To Organizer |
