using the Musical Plates project
learn how and where earthquakes occur. A language
arts and social studies component is provided so they can research
historical earthquakes and learn how different communities responded to
these earthquakes. They can also keep abreast of current events and report
on recent earthquakes.
these questions as you review your project.
lessons or activities can you incorporate into the project you have selected
to make it multi-disciplinary? Consider science, math, language arts, social
studies or other curriculum areas.
these resources to help you identify cross-curricula activities.
Subject Specific Resources
General Activities and Lesson Plans
Teachers' Web Site -
Another clearinghouse for a wide range of subject-specific resources.
from Teachnet.com - Limited list but there are some good science
Bank - Searchable database of lessons including many hands-on activities
for all grade levels.
Lesson Plans - Another searchable database.
- Lightspan has a searchable database of lesson plans. Many focus on
hands-on or demonstration activities.