Students will be able to define problems that may be caused by a catastrophic event resulting from plate movements and design possible devices or solutions to minimize the effects of that event on Earth’s surface and/or human structures. 8.E.5B.3
Content Knowledge Support
- Read and compete interactive science workbook pages 410-417 and 580-581.
Discussion Topics
- Let's take a look at Earthquakes!
Your response must include answers to each of following questions:
Part A. How many earthquakes have occurred in South Carolina in the past year? Use this resource.
Part B. In your opinion, what is the single most important thing you should do to survive an earthquake Decide on your answer according to the suggestions these experts included and explain why your choice is more important than any of the other suggestions.- 10 Ways to Survive an Earthquake, According to Experts.
Part C. Explain at least one thing engineers can do to better protect people living in South Carolina from earthquakes using specific content from this resource.
Recommended Exercises
(Level 3) Analysis
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(Level 6) Creation
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Additional Exercises & Extensions
(Level 1) Comprehension
- Using a Google Doc and 100-250 words research and explain what catastrophic event people in South Carolina need to be most prepared and what people are recommended to do in order to properly prepare for it using research from this document.
- Engineering Design Process Quizlet practice.
(Level 2) Application
(Level 3) Analysis
- Research and identify the most significant earthquake ever recorded and explain problems that may have been caused by a this catastrophe (5 points). Then research possible devices or solutions that are used today to minimize the effects of that kind of event on Earth’s surface and/or human structures using Google Slides or a Google Doc (5 points).
(Level 4) Evaluation
- Choose two volcanoes and compare the impacts on humans using this assignment TEMPLATE.
(Level 5) Creation
- Use the steps of the engineering design process to design a structure to withstand and earthquake using this assignment TEMPLATE or using Flipgrid or Padlet as a possible alternative to a lab report.
Additional Explorations
The following major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions may be studied in further detail:
1. Volcanic Eruptions of Interest:
2. Earthquakes of Interest:
3. Further explore the "temblor thwarting technologies" for earthquake prevention and sustaining buildings.
4. Research the locations of, and history of, super volcanoes. From this information you can explore the past effects of these types of eruptions and extrapolate the potential effects of a modern eruption of a supervolcano.
The following major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions may be studied in further detail:
1. Volcanic Eruptions of Interest:
- Mount Pinatubo in Philippines (1991-1996)
- Rabaul in Papua New Guinea (1994)
- Lake Nyos in Cameroon (1986)
- Nevado del Ruiz in Columbia (1985)
- El Chichon in Mexico (1982)
- Mount Tambora (1815) that resulted in the year without a summer
2. Earthquakes of Interest:
- Great San Francisco Earthquake (1906, 8.3 magnitude)
- Loma Prieta Earthquake (1989, 7.1 magnitude)
- Kobe, Japan Earthquake (1995, 7.2 magnitude)
- Northridge Earthquake (1994, 6.6 magnitude)
- Charleston, South Carolina Earthquake (1886, 7.0 magnitude)
- Haiti Earthquake (2010, 7.0 magnitude)
- Indian Ocean Earthquake ( 9.0 magnitude)
- Click here to explore the most recent earthquakes in South Carolina
3. Further explore the "temblor thwarting technologies" for earthquake prevention and sustaining buildings.
4. Research the locations of, and history of, super volcanoes. From this information you can explore the past effects of these types of eruptions and extrapolate the potential effects of a modern eruption of a supervolcano.
Future Learning Connections (9-12)
- Use mathematical land computational thinking to analyze seismic graphs to (1) triangulate the location of an earthquake's epicenter and magnitude, and (2) describe the correlation between frequency and magnitude of an earthquake.
- Analyze and interpret data to explain how natural hazards and other geologic events have shaped the course of human history.
- Obtain and evaluate available data on a current controversy regarding human activities which may affect the frequency, intensity, or consequences of natural hazards.
- Define problems caused by the impacts of locally significant natural hazards and design possible devices or solutions to reduce the impacts of such natural hazards on human activities.
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