Earth Science Unit 2 Day 9

Students will learn about the impact of earthquakes and will describe, analyze and create in writing using the language of science (force, energy, Richter scale, plate tectonics, factors that lead to greater impact) table partners, check in partners, and gradual release.

Questions:

1. What causes structures to collapse in earthquakes? (book or brain)
2. What do earthquakes have to do with tsunamis? (book)
3. What is the Richter scale? (book)