Summary Earthquake! is an Event-Based Science module about dynamic forces that help to shape the surface of Earth. It uses the 1989 World Series earthquake to establish the context for learning about earthquakes and their effects on people and buildings. The task in Earthquake! places students in five different roles on a team responsible for designing a new city for a ... region of the world where earthquakes are common. As Geologist, Transportation Chief, Utilities Director, City Planner, Architect, and Civil Engineer each team of students will choose a location and designing an earthquake-resistant city.
As with all Event-Based Science modules, much of the information you need is provided in Earthquake!. Up-to-the-minute information about current earthquakes along with seismologic data will add to the authenticity of your study. In addition you can learn about past earthquakes and the damage they caused. You can also find world maps of earthquake zones to help you choose a location for your city, then actually draw a map using www resources.
Service Citation
Originators:
Russell Wright
Title:
Event-Based Science on the Web - Using Remote Sensing to Solve Real-World Problems
Provider:
Montgomery County Public Schools
URL:
http://ebsinstitute.com/ebs.Earthquake.html
Parent DIF
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Name:
RUSSELL
G.
WRIGHT
Phone:
301-806-7252
Email:
russ at ebsinstitute.com
Contact Address:
EBS Institute
6609 Paxton Road City:
Rockville
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20852-3659
Country:
USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media:
On-line
Fees:
Free
Personnel
TYLER
B.
STEVENS Role:
SERF AUTHOR
Phone:
(301) 614-6898
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
RUSSELL
G.
WRIGHT Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
301-806-7252
Email:
russ at ebsinstitute.com
Contact Address:
EBS Institute
6609 Paxton Road City:
Rockville
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20852-3659
Country:
USA
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Description:
Earthquake! is an Event-Based Science module about dynamic forces that help to
shape the surface of Earth.
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: SERF Last Revision Date:
2007-04-02
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