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Plotting Earthquakes
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In this activity, students use push pins to plot the locations of earthquakes on a large world map. The locations will reinforce the concept that earthquakes are not randomly distributed around the earth, but occur at plate boundaries. A materials list, instructions, and a website address to obtain earthquake data are provided.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
    • Geophysics
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-009-459
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: teachers.net
http://www.teachers.net/

Author: Brian Gilhooly
Hamburg High School