1. Earthquakes!!! Grade: 2nd By: Daisy Martinez

2. Earthquakes… What are they? Every year 100,000 earthquakes are felt. When we feel a shake or a tremble in the ground.

3. 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

4. Earthquakes… Why do they occur? Pieces of the earth’s crust scrape together

5. Earthquakes… Damage Houses Cars Trees Buildings Roads

6. 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

7. 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: