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Earthquakes and Volcanoes

This lesson asks them to compare maps of plate tectonics with population density maps and to analyze what these maps imply about the relationship between population and seismic hazards

The Three Little Pigs in Earthquake Land

Students will

* listen to “The Three Little Pigs” and discuss the importance of having strong and sturdy buildings;
* view pictures of an earthquake fault and volcanoes, and discuss these two types of natural disasters;
* listen to earthquake safety recommendations; and
* draw pictures or write letters telling the three little pigs how to prepare their homes and themselves for an earthquake.

Continental Drift

Students will:
1. understand how Earth changed over a long period of time; and
2. understand how scientists developed a theory using fossil evidence.

Winter Olympics

Students will explore websites for the Winter Olympics and be able to use information found on the websites to complete specific tasks related to Olympic symbols.

The Olympic Games and Their Host Cities Lesson Plan

Students will create a six-sided brochure that showcases the culture and history of a specific host country for the Olympic games and that focuses on one sport.