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8th Grade

10 Largest Earthquakes in the World: 1900 to 1994 from the National Earthquake Information Center. Big Trouble in Earthquake Country - Designed for grades 9 -12, this interactive lesson should take about 4 hours. Real-time data collection is emphasized, and teachers should be prepared to provide maps of the area. A hypothetical earthquake will occur and local consequences must be anticipated. Exploratorium:  Faultline U.S. Geological Survey Volcanoes - at msnucleus.org (Scroll down to "Volcano" link under Plate Tectonic Cycle)