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dynamic planet map This Dynamic Planet
The Smithsonian Institute, The United States Geological Survey, and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory have produced one of the best resources for teaching about earthquakes, volcanoes and plate tectonics. It is a map titled "This Dynamic Planet" - available in pdf format or as a large-format wall map. It can be used for a wide variety of teaching activities with elementary, secondary, and university students. A teaching companion booklet is also available.
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plate tectonics Teaching Plate Tectonics
A good lesson plan that demonstrates plate tectonics through easy-to-draw illustrations. This plate tectonics lesson plan can easily be adapted for elementary, secondary, middle school, and university students.
San Andreas Fault What is the San Andreas Fault?
The San Andreas Fault is the sliding boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. It slices California in two from Cape Mendocino to the Mexican border. San Diego, Los Angeles and Big Sur are on the Pacific Plate. San Francisco, Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada are on the North American Plate.
nmbg&mr Earthquake Education and Resources
Here is a lesson plan that gives a good demonstration about earthquakes. This classroom activity deals with different aspects about faults. This project is appropriate for elementary, secondary, middle school, and university level students with minor modifications.
proteacher Education World
This earthquake lesson plan involves classroom activities that help students identify epicenters and magnitude readings. This lesson plan is useful for elementary, secondary, middle school, and university students.
pbs You Don't Need a Seismograph to Study Earthquakes
This Lesson plan allows students to simulate S & P waves through classroom activities. This demonstration is a helpful strategy to educate elementary, secondary, middle school, and university students.
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