Science Sampler: Connecte2d Teaching—A comprehensive resource for teaching science using earthquakes

by: Kristina Rugg and Deborah Moore-Russo

The Connecte2d Technology website is an all-inclusive web resource linking the study of earthquakes and engineering design to middle school science, mathematics, and technology. Through the use of interdisciplinary activities and hands-on projects, such as those provided by this website, students can engage in authentic problem-solving situations that will help develop their understanding of earthquakes, the impact earthquakes have on humans, and how structures can be made more earthquake-resilient. All materials are free to the public and can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2007Stock # ss07_030_07_68Volume 030Issue 07

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