If you live in Illinois  you probably feel pretty safe from earthquakes. However, some experts say there is a strong possibility of an earthquake happening again in our area. "Again", you say. Did you know that back in 1811 there was a pretty devastating earthquake near St. Louis that could be felt in Bloomington-Normal?  Let's take a trip back in time to hear what those living at the time had to say about this devastating earthquake and then let's visit the future to see what the possibility of another earthquake of that size hitting our area might be. You will also become a seismologist and calculate an earthquake.

Your JOB:

Complete all 6 tasks listed below. You will create a brochure with the information you have gathered here.  To view the grading rubric scroll to the end of this page. You will turn in your completed brochure at the beginning of class on Friday.

TASK 1 

Earthquake History

Click on the year of your choice and tell about that earthquake. CLICK HERE

TASK 2
Check the history of seismology and tell:

TASK 3
Quiz

TASK 4
Are You Prepared?

Would you be ready if you were caught in an earthquake? Pretend that you have experienced an earthquake, and write a short story, a small journal, or a poem (remember poems don't have to rhyme) about your experience. Tell about what you did before, during and after the earthquake. click here if you need help.

 

TASK 5
New Madrid Earthquake
Visit this web site and tell about the New Madrid Earthquake (Check out "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On" too).  What is the probability of an earthquake like that happening again?  Read one of the eyewitness accounts and tell how it would have felt to be in the earthquake.  (There are also newspaper accounts of the earthquake.)

TASK 6
Become a Seismologist

Visit the virtual earthquake site and calculate the earthquake's epicenter and how it measures on the Richter scale. Turn in your certificate for credit.

Ask a Geologist

After doing all your research, if you still have a question ask a geologist. CLICK HERE

 

Rubric
  1 POINT 2 POINTS 3 POINTS
TASK 1 INCLUDES ONLY MINIMAL INFORMATION  ONE OR TWO PIECES OF INFORMATION MISSING. ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION INCLUDED.
TASK 2 OMITTED EITHER ANCESTORS OR ARISTOTLE   INFORMATION IS INCLUDED BUT IS NOT CLEARLY STATED ALL INFORMATION INCLUDED AND CLEARLY STATED.
TASK 3 N/A N/A QUIZ SCORE IS INCLUDED
TASK 4 OMITTED ONE OR MORE PARTS INFORMATION IS INCLUDED BUT IS NOT CLEARLY STATED ALL INFORMATION INCLUDED AND CLEARLY STATED.
TASK 5 INCLUDES ONLY MINIMAL INFORMATION  INFORMATION IS INCLUDED BUT IS NOT CLEARLY STATED ALL INFORMATION INCLUDED AND CLEARLY STATED.
TASK 6 N/A CERTIFICATE INCLUDED BUT NOT ATTACHED. CERTIFICATE ATTACHED TO BROCHURE


You will receive a score out of 20 points.  2 points are for neatness and creativity.

You may organize your brochure in a way that is convenient for you but make sure that each task is clearly labeled or you will loose points