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Earthquakes Around Us
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/core/5th/lep/physical/earth2c.htm
From Earthquake Education Environment
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In this activity, students plot the locations of earthquakes on a world map for a week or more, and examine their distribution in relationship to Earth's plate boundaries. It includes a bilingual vocabulary list (Spanish/English).
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
All rights reserved except those which may be granted under Sections 107 and 108 of the Copyright Revision Act of 1976. This document may be freely distributed in its entirety for non-profit purposes provided that the copyright notice is not removed.
DLESE Catalog ID: EARTHQUAKE-000-000-012-067
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: State of Utah
Office of Education
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/