For Teachers XXXX XXXX USGS National Earthquake Info. Big Trouble in Earthquake Country Activity that uses on-line earthquake hazard maps and other relevant geological information to assess hazards to life and property associated with hypothetical earthquakes of various magnitudes. Activity uses small groups of students to use this information to develop strategies that might be used to reduce damage and loss of life in the area within which your home or school is located. This lesson will help students to gain a better understanding of the complex nature of the interaction between earthquakes and human beings. A list from which to purchase reference materials useful for teaching seismology related lessons.
List contains books, maps, slide sets, videos, etc.
USGS-NEIC Good place to find maps on earthquake sites, online publications, and computer generated simulation models. Go to other earthquake info resources button, then down to Earthquake Seismology Resources button for lesson plans and activities. Also check out their educational resources links under Earthquake Seismology Resources for a ton of links to lesson plans, etc. USGS Quake Information United States Geological Survey's News on Earthquakes. Go to other information button, then to Related WWW Sites button, then to Science Education Button for lots of educational sites to choose from.