ERIC Number: EJ836062
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Apr
Pages: 4
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Shake, Rattle, and Hopefully Not Fall
Maltese, Adam
Science and Children, v46 n8 p40-43 Apr 2009
Earthquakes occur across the globe, and their efforts can be felt by people regardless of location. However, a moderate earthquake in Pakistan or Turkey may cause much greater damage than a stronger earthquake in Tokyo. It is imperative to help students understand why this disparity exists--often due to both natural and human influences. Students often ask, "Why don't all the tall buildings fall down when there are earthquakes?" Through this activity, sixth-grade students began to understand the engineering challenges of building earthquake-resistant buildings and how scientists meet that challenge. (Contains 3 figures and 5 online resources.)
Descriptors: Seismology, Foreign Countries, Engineering, Grade 6, Secondary School Science, Building Design, Construction (Process), Student Projects, Middle School Students, Scientific Principles, Learning Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 6; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Connecticut
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