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OhioSeis: The Ohio Seismic Network
Discipline
Science
Grades
4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Although most people do not think of Ohio as an earthquake-prone state, at least 120 earthquakes with epicenters in Ohio have been felt since 1776. In addition, a number of earthquakes with origins outside Ohio have been felt in the state. Most of these earthquakes have been felt only locally and have caused no damage or injuries. Further topics include Earthquake Regions, Causes of Ohio Earthquakes, Seismic Risk, and Earthquake Preparedness. (author/kct)


Next Generation Science Standards (2012)
Crosscutting Concepts
 
Systems and system models
Ohio Science Academic Content Standards (2010)
Science Inquiry and Application
Grade 4
Earth and Space Science
Earth’s Surface
1. 
Earth’s surface has specific characteristics and landforms that can be identified.
Science Inquiry and Application
Grade 8
Earth and Space Science
Physical Earth
1. 
The composition and properties of Earth’s interior are identified by the behavior of seismic waves.
2. 
Earth’s crust consists of major and minor tectonic plates that move relative to each other.
High School
Physical Geology
Plate Tectonics
Ohio Science Academic Content Standards (2002)
Earth and Space Sciences
Benchmarks (3–5)
B.
Summarize the processes that shape Earth's surface and describe evidence of those processes.
Benchmarks (6–8)
E.
Describe the processes that contribute to the continuous changing of Earth's surface (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, erosion, mountain building and lithospheric plate movements).
Benchmarks (9–10)
E.
Explain the processes that move and shape Earth's surface.
National Science Education Standards
Earth and Space Science
Structure of the earth system (Grades 5 - 8)
Origin and evolution of the earth system (Grades 9 - 12)
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
Natural hazards (Grades 5 - 8)
Risks and benefits (Grades 5 - 8)