How can the risk of earthquakes be determined and how can the damage caused be reduced?
In this Plate Tectonic Unit, students help a fictional city, Quakeville, earn a federal grant, in order to fund their new government building. This two-part process includes the grant proposal and the building design and construction.
What is the future risk of earthquakes in the region?
How many earthquakes occur in the region?
What is the cause of earthquakes in the region?
What damage is caused by earthquakes and how can it be reduced?
Which locations are the best to build on?
Which building design features can be used to build an earthquake-resistant building?