PS3 Summer Institute: Plate Tectonics (6th grade)
June, 2004
1.
This Dynamic Earth: the story of Plate Tectonics – the entire
book is available on-line (or call the USGS at 1-888-ASK-USGS to order a hard
copy for $7.00).
http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html
2.
This Dynamic Planet - map shows the Earth's physiographic
features, the current
movements of its major tectonic plates, and the
locations of its volcanoes, earthquakes, and
impact craters
(order a paper copy for $7.00 + $5.00 shipping)
3. San Francisco-San Jose quadrangle geologic map: California Geological Survey (formerly the Division of Mines and Geology) at http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/information/publications/counties/scl.htm comes packaged with a map of active faults. Look for RGM 5 Geologic Map of the San Francisco-San Jose Quadrangle, California, 1992 ($20.00)
The California Geological Survey has useful on-line materials, including an on-line simplified map of the geology
of California.
4.
“Discovering Plate Boundaries” activity: http://terra.rice.edu/plateboundary/
Go here to print out the maps used in our workshop activity.
5. Association
of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
Very cool site that includes maps of
predicted damage (using Mercalli intensity scale) due
to
various Bay
Area EQs in various parts of the Bay Area.
6. From The Discovery Channel: "Make a Quake"
Discover how ground type, type of building, and magnitude affect the amount of
damage
caused
by an earthquake.
7. TASA Plate Tectonics CD ROM - prices and ordering information/
8. Animations