Earthquakes and
Glaciers
Treasure Hunt
3rd grade
Created By Jenny Garcia
In this Treasure Hunt you will learn how the movement of the Earth is caused by forces. Use the internet resources below to answer the questions that follow. When you have completed the questions, answer the BIG QUESTION that asks you to combine what you have learned through the Treasure Hunt into a "big picture."
1. Learn about Earthquakes
After reading about earthquakes from the four websites above discuss 3 facts you learned with a partner.
2. Name and describe the three layers of the Earth discussed on Layers of the Earth with your partner.
3. Which state has the most Earthquakes? Find out which state and why it has the most at The State of Quakes
4. Read It's not your fault to learn about faults. View an animation of a fault on The Restless Planet.
1. Learn about Glaciers
After reading about glaciers from the four websites above discuss 3 facts you learned with a partner.
2. Read or listen to the article on A Glacier loses its tongue on NASA's website and discuss 2 facts you learned. (Click on the speaker icon by the date of the article to listen to the audio version.)
3. Read the article from National Geographic titled: Is Warming Causing Alaska Meltdown?
Describe the global impact due to the Earth's changing forces, such as earthquakes and glaciers.
What if an earthquake was about to occur in your city and you only had 48 hours to prepare. Make a list of what you would do to prepare for this disaster the following websites:
Then, create a brochure on earthquake tips using Word or Publisher (See Rubric). Also view Earthquake Preparedness Tips and role play what you would do to prepare for an earthquake.