My Science Box

Time
5-10 min earthquake demo
35-45 min computer research
45-50 min present research, plot on large map, look for patterns

Grouping
Individual

Materials

• 2 pieces of Plexiglas
• scotch tape
• Optional: Monopoly houses and game pieces
• Computers with internet access
• Copy of “The Big One” handout for each student
• Copy of the “Big Quake Dates” sheet, cut into strips with one time period on each strip
• Large world map, preferably laminated or coated so that removable sticky dots can be easily applied then removed after the activity.
• 1 package 1/4” to 1/2” removable color dots (available in most stationary stores and drug stores for labeling maps and documents, each package usually contains 4 colors of dots: red, yellow, green and blue)

Setting
Computer lab