All About Earthquakes | Earth Science Unit

Let's learn all about earthquakes! Teach your students all about the parts of an earthquake (hypocenter, epicenter, foreshocks, and aftershocks), how scientists study earthquakes, and earthquake safety. Develop an understanding of the Richter scale, how earthquakes happen, and more. There are plenty of activities to appeal to students with all learning styles and preferences. I hope you enjoy this resource!

What You Get:

• Sample Lesson Blueprint

• Inspiration for Projects and Engaging Activities

• Educational Video Resources (Accessible through QR codes and URLs)

• 12 Vocabulary Strips: (Subduction zone, magma, shock waves, seismic activity, Richter scale, fault lines, hypocenter, epicenter, foreshock, aftershock, seismograph, seismologist)

• Article on "What Causes Earthquakes?" (Available in two reading levels)

• Article on "Earthquake Safety" (Provided in two reading levels)

• 1 Poster detailing Earthquake foreshocks and aftershocks

• 2 Posters illustrating the Richter scale with examples

• 1 Poster dedicated to Fault Lines

• 1 Poster explaining the epicenter and the travel of shock waves

• Earthquake-themed Word Search

• Earthquake Safety Poster

• Template for Crafting Your Personal Earthquake Safety Plan

• Template for Designing Your Personal Richter Scale Poster

• Seismic Readout Creation Template

• "Earthquake in my Neighborhood" Cut and Paste Worksheet

• 2 Coloring Pages: "Earthquake Safety at Home" and "Earthquake Safety at School"

• Writing Templates

• Engaging review game