Earthquakes!!! Grade: 2nd By: Daisy Martinez
Earthquakes… What are they? Every year 100,000 earthquakes are felt. When we feel a shake or a tremble in the ground.
Earthquakes… Important Vocabulary Words We live on Earth! “Crust” layer of rock “Mantle” melted rocks We live on Earth! “Crust” layer of rock “Mantle” melted rocks
Earthquakes… Why do they occur? Pieces of the earth’s crust scrape together
Earthquakes… Damage Houses Cars Trees Buildings Roads
Earthquakes How do we measure them? Richter scale: Magnitude or how powerful the earthquake will be Richter scale: Magnitude or how powerful the earthquake will be
Earthquakes… Today’s Activities 1.Quick Review 2.Get Materials 3.Plan 4.Begin Building 5.An earthquake will come your way 6.Discussion 7.Your own plan for safety assignment 1.Quick Review 2.Get Materials 3.Plan 4.Begin Building 5.An earthquake will come your way 6.Discussion 7.Your own plan for safety assignment Checklist: