Introduction
You are going to explore some interesting data about earthquakes and volcanoes. Please record data and answers on your worksheet.
Task
Section 1: Largest and Deadliest Earthquakes by Year
Visit - http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqarchives/year/byyear.php
Fill in the data on your worksheet about the deadliest earthquake in 2012.
Section 2: Earthquake Information by State
Visit - http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/
Fill in the data on your worksheet about the largest earthquake in Arizona.
Look at the live seismograph data from Tucson. Is there any activity recorded for today?
Section 3: Recent Earthquakes
Visit - http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/?source=sitenav
What earthquake related event happened today in history?
What is the fact of the day?
Section 4: Earthquake Quiz
Visit - http://projects.eri.ucsb.edu/understanding/quiz/
- Take the quiz
- Record your score on your worksheet
Section 5: California Earthquakes
Visit - http://earthquakes.volcanodiscovery.com/map/California
- Look at the map
- Answer the questions on your worksheet.
Section 6: Active Volcanoes, Plate Tectonics, and the Ring of Fire
Visit - http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcano-map.html
- Answer the questions on your worksheet.
Section 7: Deadly Volcanoes Interactive Slide Show
Visit - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/deadly-volcanoes.html
Click "Launch Interactive" on the website to view the slide show.
Section 8: Plate Tectonics Quiz
Visit - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/activities/radiobuttonquiz/Tectonicspz.shtml
- Take the quiz
- Record your score on your worksheet
Section 9: Volcano Photos
Visit - http://www.volcano.si.edu/index.cfm
- Look at the pictures of current volcanic activity
Process
Make sure you have answered all questions on your worksheet. If you need to, revisit the websites again.
Conclusion
When you are finished raise your hand to turn in your worksheet!