{"title":"Earthquakes Activities for Middle School Science","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"3126838","title":"Earthquakes Station Lab - Grades 6-8","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"233\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"274\" data-start=\"238\"\u003emodular, student-led station lab\u003c\/strong\u003e provides middle school students with an interactive way to investigate \u003cstrong data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"346\"\u003ewhat causes earthquakes\u003c\/strong\u003e and to compare the differences between an \u003cstrong data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"416\"\u003eepicenter and a focus\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Activities are student-centered and differentiated, allowing you to focus on guiding and supporting learning rather than directing every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"720\"\u003eEssential Questions for Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"759\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"759\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"761\"\u003eHow do plate boundaries influence earthquakes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eHow are stresses in rocks connected to faults?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"863\"\u003eWhat are the characteristics of different seismic waves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eHow are earthquake epicenters determined?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"970\"\u003eHow do tsunamis form?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eHow are earthquakes measured?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003eWhat steps can humans take to prepare for earthquakes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1170\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1170\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eDifferentiated materials for remediation and extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eMultimodal activities to keep middle school students engaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003eFlexible formats—printable and digital\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003eEditable PowerPoints for teacher customization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1332\"\u003eSpanish translations of vocabulary, a station lab reading passage, and interactive notebook pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003eInstructional Framework: The 5E Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003eThis lesson follows the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003e5E model of instruction\u003c\/strong\u003e—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—balancing inquiry, skill-building, and assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1645\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003eEngage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1650\"\u003eObjectives and Word Wall cards (English \u0026amp; 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