of earthquakes by constructing and evaluating models in
writing using the language of science (infrastructure,
engineering, force, magnitude, energy, pressure, plate
movements, causes of structural failures, effects, seismic
waves, earthquake epicenter and focus)
Questions:
- What types of structures might survive an earthquake the best? (brain)
- What factors should you consider when trying to minimize earthquake damage? (brain)
- Why are some buildings and structures damaged more than others during earthquakes? (book/brain)