1. LT: observe patterns between Earthquake, volcano, and tectonic plate boundaries
Do Now:
Agenda: Plate boundary types
If we can’t go to the center of the Earth, how do we know what the layers of the Earth are like? (Pg 72-73)
video about soviet bore hole project: oQvs
Facetime Friday requests quiz friday
draw in plate names, boundaries and arrows onto map
Plot volcanoes onto map
Identify patterns as class
Pg 84-85, notes
Dynamic earth: cearth/index.html

2. Reflection RERUN:
Recall: summarize what you did
Explain: explain purpose of lesson
Result: Describe results
Uncertainties: what you are unsure about
New: two new things you learned

3. LT: create an analogy to describe the layers of the Earth.
Do Now:
Complete the summary table in your notes
Agenda: earth layers
P-wave
S-wave
Stands for
primary
secondary
Type of motion
Speed
strength
Travels through liquids
yes no
Read page 70-73
Create an analogy between food and the layers of the earth

4. LT: create a concept map to link vocabulary units around Earthquakes.
Agenda: concept map
Do Now:
Richter scale vs mercali: h?v=NaNw9LHq9dc
Read pg 56-65
Generate list of vocabulary
Create concept map
How realistic was our model seismograph in measuring “earthquakes”? Explain.
How would you improve the model seismograph to make it more accurate?

5. Factors that affect intensity of EQ:
Distance of epicenter. The closer to epicenter=more damage.
Depth of EQ: closer it is to surface, greater damage.
Population: few people and few buildings means not much damage.
Geology of the area: bedrock is safe, loose soil and sand is unsafe
Type of construction: poorer countries suffer more damage.
Duration of EQ
Magnitude or ritchter scale

6. P-wave
S-wave EQ
Magnitude
Intensity
Volcano
Ritchter scale
Tsunami
Ring of fire
Tectonic plate
Subduction
Triangulation
Seismograph
Soil type
Population density

7. LT: design an experiment on how to use a model seismograph to record vibrations.
Do Now:
Agenda: recording vibrations
Chinese Earthquake machine
Modern seismograph
T-chart comparison
Review yesterday’s work
Model seismograph lab.(pg 28-33) Write up sample procedure…modify to different variable
Read the map and identify the following:
A. How many earthquakes are on shown on the map?
B. How many seismograph stations are seen on the map?
C. What do the blue circles represent?
D. Where do the three circles intersect? What does that tell you about the earthquake?

8. Pg 28
Pg 27

9. Ancient Chinese Earthquake detector
same
model seismograph

10. Richter scale vs mercali: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaNw9LHq9dc
Seismometer by Bill Nye: Mxo7HCyPp1LUspTLdKLmv6P2L91g6zFH

11. LT: conduct a controlled experiment using a slinky to model S and P waves
Do Now:
Agenda: P vs S wave
Below is a recording from a seismograph station of an Earthquake. Which wave is faster? Which wave is more powerful? Explain how you know.
Finish EQ plotting on maps.
Finish procedure for slinky lab.
Get your procedure graded by classmate.
Collect data.

12. Hypothesis/Prediction Procedure Data Table
Actual Thing
Model
Read pg in textbook and see how a slinky can be used to model a P and S wave.
Testable Question
Hypothesis/Prediction
Procedure
Data Table

13. LT: plot the locations of earthquakes to determine patterns around their locations.
Do Now:
Agenda: plotting EQ
Are all areas of the world at equal risk for earthquakes? Why or why not?
Review longitude and latitude
Work in a team to plot earthquakes on your map.
Answer discussion questions

14. Earthquake epicenters

15. Volcanoes

17. LT: design an investigation using a slinky as a model of primary and secondary earthquake waves.
Do Now:
Agenda: EQ wave prelab
Describe how the picture below could be used as a model of an earthquake wave.
Discuss use of slinkys as earthquake models.
Read pg 13-18
Design investigation in notebook.
Begin collecting data (groups of 4)

18. LT: preassess my knowledge of natural disasters
Do Now:
Agenda: intro to plate tectonics unit
What is a natural disaster? Brainstorm a list of examples. Be ready to share your list with the class.
Review calendar through end of semester.
Preassessment for natural disasters. Complete independently.
Partner share of map of natural disasters.
Place on smartboard map
Graphic organizer about Earthquakes
videos

19. Recall: summarize what you did Explain: explain purpose of lesson
Reflection RERUN:
Recall: summarize what you did
Explain: explain purpose of lesson
Result: Describe results
Uncertainties: what you are unsure about
New: two new things you learned
Preassessment for natural disasters. Complete independently.
Partner share of map of natural disasters.
Place on smartboard map
Graphic organizer about Earthquakes
videos

20. Intro video (Cascadia): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5Qz-aZ2nUM
Nisqually earthquake:
The next big one in Seattle:
Loma Prieta 1989 earthquake near San Francisco:
nat geo
alaska
Earthquake in North America (long):
Megaquake in North America (bbc):

21. What are the causes of earthquakes?
How do scientists study earthquakes?
What kind of damage can earthquakes cause?
What methods are used to predict where and when an earthquake occurs?