The bigger the tremble the bigger the trouble!

Students will demonstrate earthquakes using graham crackers. They will then discover the after effects, (after shocks and tsunamis), and earthquake has on Mother Earth. Lastly, they will discover not all tsunamis are enormous tidal waves. This is lesson 3 of a 4-part unit. Lesson 1 (ID 45876), Lesson 2 (ID 45856), Lesson 4 (ID 45984)
Resource ID#: 45900 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Microphones, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Tsunamis
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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