| USGS
National Earthquake Information Centre |
Source of most of the data for this project
they have to top the Links list. |
| THE
DYNAMIC EARTH LESSON PLANS: |
Through a study of both volcanoes and earthquakes, students
learn about the mechanics behind these powerful natural forces, while
comparing and understanding global patterns. Grades 3 - 8 |
| ICELAND
METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE: |
Detailed earthquake data as well as up-to-the-minute
weather reports. |
| VOLCANO
WORLD! |
Chock-full of resources for your classroom, with features
such as: Volcano Lessons, Building Volcano Models, Becoming a Volcanologist,
Current Eruptions, Volcano Art Gallery, School Projects, Virtual Field
Trips, Quizzes & Games, Today in Volcano History, Volcano Adventure...
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| USING
A SPREADSHEET TO ORGANISE VOLCANO DATA: |
Use AppleWorks (or,potentially, any spreadsheet
package) and online resources to construct a spreadsheet on volcanoes
and earthquakes |
| SHAKE,
RATTLE, AND ROLL: |
Do fault lines produce more earthquakes than other areas?
Students investigate relationships between plate tectonics and earthquakes
to find out. |
| EXPLORATORIUM
EARTHQUAKE ACTIVITIES |
Seismic slinkies to baking tray earthquake simulation....
It's all here! |
| LAYERS
OF THE EARTH: |
Introduction to the layers of the earth and the importance
of each in studying earthquakes and volcanoes. |
| THE
ROLLING EARTH: |
Interactive lesson plan on boundaries, plates, and faults--as
well as all their various categories. |
| FEMA
for Kids: Earthquakes |
The Federal Emergency Management Agency
aims to help people before and after a disaster. Their colourful site
includes stories, photos, rap music, games, experiments, quizzes and
Earthquake Legends (folklore from around the world). |
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