Consequences of Plate Tectonics (earthquakes are scary)

Throughout this unit, we are collecting information to write a story that tells kids about the geology of the earth.  As we have seen in the last 6 months, earthquakes can be really scary, although not always deadly.  Your goal today is to find out all you can about plate tectonics, earthquakes, and fault lines.

Learn about the types of faults (we will discuss this on Wednesday, and watch it in class again):



Watch the animations at http://www.wwnorton.com/college/geo/egeo/animations/ch2.htm#3  For each of the 11 animations, write the name of the topic, and a one sentence explanation

 We want to keep track of earthquakes and use seismology tools to measure this.  Look for patterns and find out where earthquakes are happening at http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/qed/

Find particulars at Exploratorium

•   What is seismology?
•   What are P and S waves?
•   How can we build buildings that can withstand an earthquake?
•   What is retrofitting?
•   Why are there so many sites for live eye tracking?

IF YOU DO THIS CORRECTLY, it will take all block.  There's lots to discover, think about, and discuss with a partner.  When you get done, you should have 2-4 pages of notes, sketches, and ideas.  When we get it done, we'll need to go on to our next step:  talking with kids.

Tweet any questions to me; quiz is postponed until Wednesday.