Earthquakes

Famous Things

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn about the science behind earthquakes. This lesson also reviews the use of parentheses. An optional group task on earthquake preparedness is included.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
parentheses
science
environment
natural disasters
interpretive

Vocabulary

tension
grind
seismic
epicenter
rupture
aftershock
fault
tsunami
intensity
tremor

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