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Making Community Connections to Co-learn about Earthquakes part of EarthScope ANGLE:Educational Materials:Activities
Jennifer Pickering
Many people live in regions prone to earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, but the hazards and risks inherent in our communities may be very different. Making connections with learners from another location is a great way to share knowledge and practice science communication skills. Video conferencing applications like Zoom and Skype make it possible to connect with learners anywhere in the world. This activity provides a simple protocol, and a form for submitting a request to connect with a classroom teacher in Anchorage, Alaska.

Grade Level: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Outreach Activity
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Seismology, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Geoscience:Oceanography:Marine Hazards, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Earthquakes, Mass Wasting, Coastal Hazards:Tsunami, Geoscience, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Geologic Hazard Community Action Plan (Capstone Presentation) part of EarthScope ANGLE:Educational Materials:Activities
Jennifer Pickering
Culminating activity in which action teams collaborate to make a presentation to a City Council, School Superintendent, etc. about a problem in the community that needs to be addressed.

Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity
Subject: Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Mass Wasting, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards, Geoscience, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Earthquakes