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BCHS Earth Science Lesson Plans - Mr. Yeazell & Mr. Mason

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Title:
Earthquakes, The Movie
When:
Feb 10, 2010
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Essential Question:
  • How are earthquakes measured and recorded?
Related Benchmarks:
  • SC.912.E.6.2 - Connect surface features to surface processes that are responsible for their formation.
  • SC.912.E.6.4 - Analyze how specific geologic processes and features are expressed in Florida and elsewhere.
  • SC.912.E.6.1 - Describe and differentiate the layers of Earth and the interactions among them.
  • SC.912.E.6.3 - Analyze the scientific theory of plate tectonics and identify related major processes and features as a result of moving plates.
Objectives:
  • Students understand how earthquakes are recorded.
Essential Vocabulary:
  • seismograph an instrument that records vibrations in the ground
  • seismogram a tracing of earthquake motion that is recorded by a seismograph
  • magnitude a measure of the strength of an earthquake
  • intensity in Earth science, the amount of damage caused by an earthquake
Realted Videos:

Animations:

Guided Instruction: FCAT Word Slam: Geosphere

Direct Instruction: Description, animation, seismograph

Independent Practice: Students watch Anneburg video Earthquakes and complete video questions on their own paper.

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