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You may not tape your structure to the earthquake machine.
Resources
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-buildings-fall-in-earthquakes-vicki-v-may
http://www.commonfloor.com/guide/make-your-home-earthquake-proof-421.html
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-earthquake.htm

http://science.howstuffworks.com/skyscraper.htm/printable
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/skyscraper/wind.html
The Right Technology for Retrofit and Construction
Exploratorium: Life Along the Faultline: Buidling for the Big One: Page 1
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/earthquake/interactive/interactive.html

Building Safer Structures
Quake: Hazards & Preparedness
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/earthquake/interactive/interactive.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/damage/building.html
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Building Safer Structures
Quake: Hazards & Preparedness
: Life Along the Faultline: Buidling for the Big One: Page 1
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/earthquake/interactive/interactive.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/damage/building.html
http://science.howstuffworks.com/skyscraper.htm/printable
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/skyscraper/wind.html
PreparednessBuilding Earthquake Safe StructuresTheThe Right Technology
Exploratorium: Life Along the Faultline: Buidling for the Big One: Page 1
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/earthquake/interactive/interactive.html

Building Safer Structures
Quake: Hazards & Preparedness
The Right Technology for Retrofit and ConstructionExploratorium:: Life Along
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/earthquake/interactive/interactive.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/damage/building.html

http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/bridgetoclassroom/engineeringfor.html
Building Safer Structures
Hazards & PreparednessBuilding Earthquake Safe StructuresPreparedness
The Right Technology for Retrofit and ConstructionExploratorium: Life Along the Faultline: Buidling for the Big One: Page 1
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/earthquake/interactive/interactive.html

http://inhabitat.com/wooden-house-can-withstand-severe-earthquakes/
http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/bridgetoclassroom/engineeringfor.html
Building Safer Structuressteel buildings, hurricane and earthquake, prefabricatedQuake:Structures
Quake: Hazards & Earthquake Safe StructuresTheStructures
The Right Technology
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/earthquake/interactive/interactive.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/damage/building.html
http://science.howstuffworks.com/skyscraper.htm/printable
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/skyscraper/wind.html
Retrofit and ConstructionExploratorium:Construction
Exploratorium: Life Along
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/earthquake/interactive/interactive.html

http://inhabitat.com/wooden-house-can-withstand-severe-earthquakes/
http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/bridgetoclassroom/engineeringfor.html
Earthquake Exercises for Schools: Designing Structures To Perform Well During an EarthquakeBuildingBuilding Safer Structuressteel
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/earthquake/interactive/interactive.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/damage/building.html

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Educator Ideas
What's the strongest dome you can build out of newspaper?
A geodesic dome is a dome formed by joining triangles together. You can build a giant geodesic dome out of newspaper. First, gather some friends or family members to help you.
• masking tape
• measuring tape
• markers, glitter, beads, and glue for decorating
Make a Prediction
Predict how many magazines you thinkwhat type of triangles will form your newspaper dome will be able to support.and how many of each..
Try It Out
from one corner. 1.corner.1. Stack three 65 tubes.
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{http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/images/spot/activitygeodesic3.gif} Illustration of form bracing triangles. 5.triangles.5. Tape the way around.
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{http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/images/spot/activitygeodesic5.gif} Illustration of longs and shorts. 7.shorts.7. At each new triangles.
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{http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/images/spot/activitygeodesic6.gif} Illustration of level of bracing. 8.bracing.8. Connect the of longs.
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{http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/images/spot/activitygeodesic7.gif} Illustration of completed straws construction. 9.construction.9. Finally, add
Explain It
How strong is your dome? Did the results surprise you? Why or why not? WhatWhat was the the dome?
What type of triangleform your dome? How many of each?
Build on It If there is Time:
How could you make your dome stronger without interrupting the space underneath it? Make a prediction and test it.
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2. Search the Internet for information that could assist you in your project. You may use the websites listed in the RESOURCES or you can conduct your own search. You should try to find websites that provide information on building structures that are able to withstand earthquakes or other natural disasters. Search for ideas that will help you engineer and design your structure.
Special Note:
You must provide the name(s) or URL's of the websites that you visited in your final presentation. DuringDuring your presentation at least 40 cm.8 inches. above the
4. You may make a one-time purchase for the materials needed for your structure. You must complete a purchase order for the materials you need. Your total budget for all materials is $4,875.00. You may not exceed your budget.
5. Begin construction of your structure. You are responsible for storage of your structure and materials. Be careful not to waste or unnecessarily damage your materials. Clean up your area when finished.