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Living with Earthquakes
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Patrons use modern principles in architectural design to build structures that can withstand the simulated forces of an earthquake
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| Add a Tech Twist | Optional: Show the patrons the QuickTime "Predicting Earthquakes" |
| Hints for uses in your library | Since the patrons will be working in groups, it may help to assign them each a role such as "recorder" and "timekeeper" to help with behavior management |
| Related Links |
Design Principles for Earthquakes
Top 5 Earthquake Resistant Structures Around the World Imagination Station: Earthquake-proof Buildings |
| Originating Source | PBS Learning Media |
| Related Books [Suggest a book] |
Wild Buildings and Bridges: Architecture Inspired by Nature by Etta Kaner and Carl Wiens
Bracing for Disaster: Earthquake-Resistant Architecture and Engineering in San Francisco |