EARTHQUAKES
WebQuest
Mrs. O’Regan, sixth grade science
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INTRODUCTION
You and your partner are famous
seismologists. You have been hired to
create a presentation for a third grade
class that would explain where, how and
why earthquakes happen.
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You are to create a presentation that would accurately
explain the where, when, why and how of earthquakes to
elementary school students. All information can be found
within the websites and within your science textbook. The
topics that MUST be addressed are as follows:
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The different types of plate boundaries
The different types of faults
The different types of seismic waves
The focus and the epicenter
The three scales used for measuring earthquakes
Seismographs and seismograms
You may present your project as a poster, a book, or a
PowerPoint presentation. (If you have other ideas, please
see me before you get started.)
– Since this project is geared toward third graders, you are limited
to no more than 75 words to describe each of the topics. That
allows you enough words to create brief captions for each of the
subtopics. Keep your explanations accurate, but short.
– Be aware of a third grader’s vocabulary when you write your
descriptions. You must include the vocabulary words, but your
explanations need to be in third grade terms.
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You must create at least one 3-D model. It can be used to
illustrate any one of the six bulleted topics. Your model can
be anything from a pop-up book to a diorama to a clay
model. It does not have to be big in size. Be creative. Use
things that you have around the house!
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Take out three pieces of paper and list each of the bulleted topics on
one side of the paper so that you have one topic on each of the six
sides of your paper.
Look up your topics to see how many sub categories there are. For
example… there are 3 different types of plate boundaries. You need
to discuss all of them. Write down the names, then write down
information you discover about them.
Gather information about all the topics.
Sort through your information to write a good, yet short description for
each of your subtopics and topics. Remember that each of the six
bulleted topics can have no more than 75 total words.
Should you make a poster, a book, or a PowerPoint?
Decide how to best present your project. Are you looking for pictures
on the internet or out of magazines? Will you draw your pictures? Will
you type or handwrite your information?
Make sure that all components are neat, spelled correctly,
colored/glued neatly. Overall neatness and visual appeal of your
project counts!
Decide which of the six topics would make the best kind of project for
you. You are only to choose 1.
Create your 3-D model. It needs to be factual and neat.
Write one paragraph to explain what your project is, why you chose to
do that, and show how your project illustrates your topic.
You and your partner will present your total project to the class.
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Satisfactory
Excellent
1. Has everything collected and in class--ready to begin the
project.
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2. Was properly organized and had enough information to
complete project
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3. Managed class work-time wisely
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Satisfactory
Excellent
1. The project contained all the listed topics and subtopics.
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2. Mechanics of writing (spelling and grammar) are correct.
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3. Organization and structure makes sense
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4. Creativity: The project is neat and has visual appeal.
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5. The topics are fully explained in detail using 75 words or
less.
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6. All graphics used make sense and are relevant.
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7. Extra points for extra clever and creative work:
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8. The entire project is well put together. This means that
PowerPoint presentations are organized, there are
transitions, and the elements used do not take away from
the overall message. Books and posters must be neat
and without cross-outs. Anything added to the poster or
book needs to be securely fastened.
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9. The 3-D model is well thought out and relevant. The 1paragraph explanation makes sense.
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Product (Project)
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• To successfully complete this WebQuest, you and your
partner must work as a team.
• Double check that you have followed all of the
procedures and requirements correctly.
• Double check your projects against the evaluation
rubrics
– Poster has all topics and subtopics
– All words within the project are accurate and spelled
correctly
– All information is factual
– Each of the six topics (including the captions) is
presented in 5 words or less
– The project has visual appeal: it is neat in not only
coloring and writing, but it also appears that there was
much thought and time put into the project
– The 3-D model is neat and accurate
– You both know all of the information so that you can
present it to the class in a short presentation
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Videos
Animations and Interactive Sites
Facts
General Earthquake Resources
Up-to-the-Minute Earthquake Information
Engineering & Building in Earthquake
Country
• Earthquake Preparedness
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National Geographic Videos
Kobe Earthquake Footage (no sound)
NOVA on Teachers’ Domain: Earthquakes
Plate Tectonics: An Introduction
Earthquakes: The Prehistoric Record
Earthquakes: The Seismograph
Making a Seismometer
Earthquake Prediction
Earthquakes: San Francisco
Earthquakes: Los Angeles
Southern California Earthquake Center: Movies
and Animations
Teachers’ Domain… login: mrsoregan /password: rcms
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ANIMATIONS & INTERACTIVE RESOURCES
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ShakeZone for Kids from California State University Northridge
ABC new Interactive Guide to Earthquakes
Educational Multimedia Visualization Center: Animations
Fault Motions Animation
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) –
ANIMATIONS
Savage Earth: Earthquakes Animations
Discovery: Make your own Earthquake
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1906: The Great Quake Cover-Up
“San Francisco Is Gone” (Famous Perspectives)
Photo Gallery: And the World Shook
Anatomy of a Tsunami
Seismic Signals
Tectonic Plates and Plate Boundaries
Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker
Earth Science Explorer
Teachers’ Domain… login: mrsoregan /password: rcms
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FACTS
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More Earthquake Facts (Center for Earthquake
Research and Information—CERI)
Earthquake facts
Earthquake Glossary (USGS)
Earthquake topics (USGS)
Earthquake Information (InfoPlease)
UPSeis…an educational site for budding
seismologists
Fact Monster: Earthquakes
The Science of Earthquakes (USGS)
FEMA for Kids
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GENERAL RESOURCES
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The Tech: Earthquakes Overview
Faultline: Seismic Science at the Epicenter
LA Times Quake Primer
The Great California Shake Out
Exploring Earthquakes
Earthquakes for kids (USGS)
Advanced Earthquake Information (USGS.gov)
Earthquakes (NASA): Click on the pink book
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
Weather Wiz Kids--Earthquakes
Kidipede: Earthquakes
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
Earthquake Powerpoints
Documenting Earthquakes: A Virtual Exhibit in Six Parts
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UP-TO-THE-MINUTE EARTHQUAKE INFO
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Real-Time Earth Monitors
Earthquakes at USGS
Worldwide Earthquake Locator
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ENGINEERING & BUILDING IN
EARTHQUAKE COUNTRY
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Engineering
ShakeZone for Kids from California State
University Northridge
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BEING PREPARED
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Great California Shakeout: an audio
broadcast of what to do
How to Survive an Earthquake