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Big Trouble in Earthquake Country
Detailed Learning Objectives
Time Requirements:
Preparation Time: approximately 1 hour
Class Time: approximately 3-1hour class sessions
Student Skills Required:
- Familiarity with any efficient web browsing tool
- Basic map reading capability
- Familiarity with local geography
- Basic understanding of local geology
- Rudimentary understanding of earthquake mechanics
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The Purpose of "Trouble In Earthquake Country"
The purpose of this activity is to aid students in developing a better
understanding of the complex nature of the interaction between human beings and earthquakes. This will be accomplished
by engaging the students in the use of on-line earthquake hazard maps as well as other relevant seismic information,
which they later apply to the assessment and mitigation of threats to life and property associated with hypothetical
earthquakes of various magnitudes. Students should be encouraged to work in groups to glean, process, and discuss
information pertinent to their particular home or school locations from various public access world-wide-web sites.
Materials needed for
"Big Trouble In Earthquake Country"
- Prior to directing students toward this lesson, obtain as many geologic,
city/street, and topographic maps of your area as you can get your hands on. Geologic and topographic maps may
be obtained locally at any store that distributes United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) materials, or by contacting
the U.S.G.S. directly. Local city/street maps may be obtained from your local AAA outlet. Before giving students
access to these maps, mount each one on an appropriately sized piece of foam or card board, and cover with a sheet
of thin transparent, plastic material.
- Worksheets and Handouts that you feel are appropriate.
Strategies for classroom discussion & activities
Students will find most of the essential challenges and instructions
for this on-line activity by accessing the Big Trouble In Earthquake Country Home Page. However, before introducing
them to this activity, go through it yourself to determine what you can do to best ensure that their experience
is most fruitful. Overall, be sure to encourage discussion throughout the various phases of this activity.
Any feeedback,questions, comments, or suggestions that you may have concerning this lesson
should be addressed to the Author.
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