Alternate FACTivity – All Over the Map
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: How does the seismic data compare between different States? What is the seismic activity like in your State? What does the National Earthquake Hazard Map for your chosen year tell you about the seismic hazard in your State?
Materials:
- Computer and internet access
- Two maps chosen from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program catalog (recommended: one map from the east coast and one from the west coast of the United States)
- A National Earthquake Hazard Map for your chosen year (same website as above)
Part Of
All Over the Map: Investigating the Did You Feel It? Citizen Science System
Explore Full ArticleStandards addressed in this Activity:
Social Studies Standards
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
- People, Places, and Environments
- Science, Technology, and Society