This interactive program is designed to show how the epicenter of an earthquake is located and how the Richter magnitude is determined. 016667This book contains interesting facts and hands-on activities that help students see the relationship between geology and their own lives. The study of earthquakes is one of the nine sections. 010611This book focuses on volcanoes and earthquakes. Interesting historical facts and myths help to set up the explorations done by the students.
Materials are easily obtainable.
The many activities are geared to three ability or age levels. Historical and career information is provided to the teacher throughout the book. The wide variety of activities and questions would complement a text or program, but the workbook includes very little background information. 003867This book provides a simple but comprehensive background of earthquakes. After-effects are presented in pictures and text.