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Earthquake Resources for the Classroom
October 2005: For relief contributions for the South Asian earthquake, consider donating to the Islamic Relief Web site at http://www.irw.org/
Be Charity Wise: Always type a charity's URL in the address bar of your browser yourself. Never rely on a link that could be fraudulent!
To learn more about charities, visit Charity Navigator at http://www.charitynavigator.org.
Teachers, be sure to take time to read "Reactions and Guidelines for Children - Following Trauma/Disaster" from the American Psychological Association prior to classroom discussions or activities concerning disasters.
Lesson Plans, Projects, & Texts
Dynamic Earth (grades 3-8) Compare earthquake patterns to volcano patterns from Thirteen Ed Online.
Earthforce Focuses on the forces of Earth that cause movement. Franklin Institute Science Museum.
Earthquakes (grades 6-12) Geology lesson from Monroe County (Louisiana) Schools.
Earthquakes: Getting Ready for the Big One (grades 6-8) Earth Science lesson plan from DiscoverySchool.com.
Earthquakes: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future (grades 9-12) Earth science lesson plan from DiscoverySchool.com.
Earthquake Module (grades 9-12) Exploring the use of space technology in earthquake studies, a Southern California Integrated GPS Network Education Module.
MarcoPolo Xpeditions: Earthquakes and Volcanoes (grades 3-5) Lesson from National Geographic tied to National Geography Standards.
MarcoPolo Xpeditions: Earthquakes: A Whole Lot of Quakin' Goin' On (grades 9-12) Lesson from National Geographic tied to National Geography Standards.
Masters of Disasters Choose your grade and choose your disaster, and you'll find background and lessons to support your teaching from the Red Cross.
Musical Plates: A Study of Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics (grades 6-12) An Internet-based multidisciplinary project (available in Spanish).
NASP: Helping Children After a Natural Disaster: Information for Parents and Teachers Handout from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Nature's Fury Use research skills to search the Library of Congress American Memory collections to broaden understanding of how people have dealt with disaster.
PBS NewsHour: You Don't Need A Seismograph to Study Earthquakes Lesson plan about earthquake news stories.
Princeton Earth Physics Project (PEPP) Online lessons using PEPP software.
Science Education Gateway: Surfing for Earthquakes and Volcanoes Five days of earth science research.
Learning More About
Earthquakes
American Red Cross Earthquake Resources Create an earthquake plan. (Spanish)
Earthquake ABC Earthquake facts and feelings with parent's guide.
Earthquake Shake Great online exhibition from the Tech Museum of Innovation.
Exploratorium: Life Along the Faultline: Learning Studio Earthquake activities.
FEMA for Kids: Disaster Connection: Earthquakes FEMA Disaster Activities.
Gander Academy: Earthquake Resources Thematic page for teachers.
How Earthquakes Work (Site has pop-ups) A guide from How Stuff Works.
Seven Steps on the Road to Earthquake Safety Advice from Southern California Earthquake Center.
Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: Earthquakes Kid-friendly earthquake resources from Scholastic.com.
Top Earthquake States Find out where your state "shakes" out.
Tsunami EdGate's tsunami resources.
Understanding Earthquakes Explanations from the Institute for Crustal Studies.
U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program Website Find out about earthquakes happening around the world.
ABCs of Post-Earthquake Evacuation Checklist for school administrators and
faculty.
Arkansas Center for Earthquake Preparation Educator preparation resources.
CDC Earthquakes Learn in advance how to help you and your family to remain safe and healthy in the event of an earthquake.
Disaster Resources for People with Disabilities How to prepare for and work with people with disabilities.
FEMA: Are You Ready? Citizen preparedness guide.
Getting Ready for the Big One Earthquake disaster preparations video from CNN and Harcourt School Publishers.
Laundry List of 50 Outrage Reducers Advice by risk analyst Peter Sandman. Review the actions of officials in light of these suggestions or incorporate them in your preparedness plan.
Prepare.org Materials for children and schools to prepare.
Replacing Your Vital Documents For victims of Hurricane Katrina, but all could find it useful if important documents are lost.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Let's Go! - Natural Disasters Action Plan Research an action plan.
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