Covers earthquakes, volcanoes, stars and planets, light, satellites, etc. Includes a lesson plan template. Using online earthquake hazard maps, students assess hazards to life and property associated with hypothetical earthquakes of various magnitudes. Includes teacher info and customized lesson for students in San Francisco Bay area and elsewhere. Includes satellite image of San Francisco Bay area.
Students learn about earthquake preparedness.
Takes about 3 one-hour classes to complete. This Teacher's guide has basic material on plate tectonics, hot spots and mantle plumes, volcanic landforms, minerals, magma, and volcanic rocks with references, activities, and teaching suggestions. The Learning Web. Sections on volcanoes, earth science, working with maps, etc.