EARTHQUAKES PATHFINDER

EARTHQUAKES / 6^TH GRADE

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Title: Earthquakes

Authors: Simon, Seymour.

Subjects: Earthquakes.

AR Reading Level 6.5

Description:  Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.

ISBN: 0688096336; 0688096344 (lib. bdg.)

Title:  Earthquakes

Authors: Morris, Neil

Subjects:  Earthquakes -- Juvenile literature.

AR Reading Level 6.1

Description:  Discusses what an earthquake is, some major earthquakes in history, how quakes impact humans, and the science of measuring and predicting these disasters.

Series:  The wonders of our world

ISBN:  0865058326 (library bound); 086505844X (pbk.)

Title: Earthquakes

Authors: Thompson, Luke.

Subjects: Earthquakes -- Juvenile literature.

AR Reading Level: 5.9

Description:  Explains why earthquakes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage they inflict, and some of the more famous earthquakes in history.

ISBN: 0516233661 (hc); 0516235664 (pbk.)

Title: Earthquakes:Witness to disaster

Authors: Fradin, Judith Bloom

Subjects: Earthquakes -- Alaska -- Anchorage region

AR Reading Level: 7.2

Description: Describes what earthquakes are, what causes them, and the destruction they cause, focusing on famous earthquakes, including the Good Friday earthquake in Alaska in 1964.

Series: Witness to disaster

ISBN: 1426302126; 9781426302121

PREMIUM ONLINE RESOURCES

Series: Earth in Action;  Authors: Mooney, Carla, Nelson, Stephen A. Publication Information: Mankato, Minn:Abdo Publishing. 2014; Resource Type: eBook Description: 'Describes earthquakes, how they occur, and the damage they cause'--Provided by publisher. Subjects: Earthquakes--Juvenile literature Categories: JUVENILE NONFICTION / General ISBNs: 9781617839375; 9781624013010 EBSCO username: bryan password: bears http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=12&sid=46ca4ad1-103b-4ec2-b60e-ba7801e71b76%40sessionmgr4008&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=609258&db=e860xna

Series: Forces of Nature; Authors: Hamilton, Sue L.; Publication Information:

Minneapolis, Minn : Abdo Publishing. 2012; Resource Type: eBook.

Description: Earthquakes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn about why earthquakes happen, how they are classified, and how to survive an earthquake. Historic quakes such as the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the great Chilean earthquake of 1960, the great Alaskan earthquake of 1964, the 1994 California earthquake, the 2004 Sumatra earthquake, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the 2010 Chile earthquake, and the Honshu earthquake of 2011, are also discussed. Features include full-color photos, easy-to-read text, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Subjects: Earthquakes--Juvenile literature

Categories: JUVENILE NONFICTION / General

ISBNs: 9781617832598; 9781614784227

EBSCO

username: bryan
password: bears

http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=10&sid=46ca4ad1-103b-4ec2-b60e-ba7801e71b76%40sessionmgr4008&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=e860xna&AN=432515

Description: Learn about earthquakes using Encyclopedia Britannica Online.

username: bryan

password: bears

http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/earthquake/353075

Description:  Learn about earthquakes using BrainPop. username: bryanes password: bryanes https://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/earthquakes/

Video:  Earthquakes 05:09

From Series: Changing World

Description: Earthquakes are some of the most studied natural disasters, and yet much of their qualities are still shrouded in mystery. Earthquakes strike along fault lines between the 12 tectonic plates when the frictional pressure becomes too much. Throughout history they have devastated cities.

Grade(s): 3 - 5, 6 - 8, 9 – 12

 

Power Videos

Username: bryan101
Password: bears

https://learn360.infobase.com/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=68856&tScript=0

Video:  Earthquakes 02:38

Description:  Explore the power of earthquakes by examining historic earthquake damage.

Grade(s): 6 - 8, 9 – 12

Power Videos

Username: bryan101

Password: bears

http://learn360.infobase.com/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=68252&tScript=0

Science Flix

Username: mcisdflix
password: science

Description:   When people think of earthquakes, they often picture a disaster: The ground cracks open; roads and bridges buckle; buildings collapse into rubble; thousands of people are injured or killed.

http://scienceflix.digital.scholastic.com/article/10540507_11427684/01000348&queryText=earthquakes&docKey=c2Z4d3cvc2Z4d3d1cy8wMTAwMDM0OC5odG1s

OPEN WEB ONLINE RESOURCES

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS

Description:  Play games, watch videos, learn about animals, and places, and get fun facts on the National Geographic Kids website.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/science/earthquake/#earthquake-houses.jpg

EPA Environmental Kids Club

Description:  Students will learn about environmental issues that enhances knowledge, builds critical thinking skills and helps students make informed and responsible decisions.

https://www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/earthquakes

 USGS

Science for a Changing World

Earthquakes for Kids

Description:  The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program is part of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), established by Congress in 1977. They monitor and report earthquakes, assess earthquake impacts and hazards, and research the causes and effects of earthquakes.

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/

PERIODICAL RESOURCES

Magazine:  Earth: The Science Behind the Headlines

Article Title:  "When and how did plate tectonics begin on Earth?"

By Mary Caperton Morton

EARTH is a non-profit magazine. 

Description:  Learn about the formation of the Earth.

https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/when-and-how-did-plate-tectonics-begin-earth

REFLECTION

Retrieved from:  https://pocketperspectives.com/2011/12/29/reflecting-on-this-past-year-today-and-the-coming-year/

 

As I began to reflect upon this semester and my experiences with technology, I realized how much new knowledge I acquired.  I enjoyed using some forms of technology more than others and some were difficult for me to figure out.   

  

Facebook and Twitter were social networks I was familiar with, so this first lesson helped to sharpen my skills and follow new individuals.  Seeing what librarians are doing with Facebook was interesting.  I can see myself using this social network as a way in which to promote my library.  Embedding Tweets in my blog was also a newly acquired skill.  I felt that doing so added appeal to my blog post. 



Using Feed Readers was a completely new experience for me.  I decided to use Feedly because of its simplicity.  I followed several blogs and especially enjoyed The True Adventures of a High School Librarian.  The web link is https://feedly.com/i/category/TRUE%20ADV%20OF%20HS%20LIBRARIAN.

My next experience with technology was creating an infographic—again new knowledge.  Easel.ly, Piktochart, and Infogr.am were all great sites for creating them.  After closely analyzing the three, I chose Easel.ly to create my infographic.  I can see myself using this tool many times over in the classroom, since students can represent their understanding of a subject through a visually appealing creation.  
 



I had not experienced using Instagram and Flipagram.  I had fun with these two forms of social media.  Easy lesson can be created using these forms of social media.  We can also promote our libraries by posting photos of upcoming events, contests, new books, etc.  

 

Screencast-o-matic was a tool that I immensely enjoyed using.  This was also a new experience for me.  I will be using tool to create tutorials and lessons for students and teachers. 
 



I visited several YouTube channels where librarians posted videos to promote their libraries.  One thing that stood out to me was how much fun students had helping and assisting with these videos.  Additionally, this is a definitely a great way to interest and encourage teachers and students to visit our library. 

I am an avid reader that always wants to share what I read with others.  Using Animoto to create a book trailer was amazing fun.  I realized that this is an excellent way of sparking the interest of our students and staff.  They can view the book trailers, make their way to our libraries, and find entertainment as well as a wealth of knowledge and information.   

QR codes were also new for me.  After realizing the simplicity in creating them, I can picture myself placing them all over my library:  library copiers, scanners, bookmarks to link to library website, book posters to access book trailers, on book covers to access author interviews and book trailers, etc. The possibilities are endless. 

 

Create comic strips was yet another new experience for me.   I utilized ToonDoo, Pixton, and MakeBeliefsComix.  Teachers and students will enjoy creating comic strips to transmit knowledge and information on a variety of topics and lessons.
 



Podcasting, a very popular trend in schools, was another form of media I utilized for the first time this semester.  I realized the immense power that creating podcasts can have.  It was immensely gratifying to be able to create a podcast through Podomatic to share with students.  In the future, I would like to use podcasting to provide students and teachers library information, tutorials, etc.

Although at times overwhelmed, I enjoyed acquiring and exploring all of this new technology.  One that really caught my attention was creating book trailers through Animoto.  Also creating Screencasts was something that I will definitely be using a lot in the future for lessons and tutorials.  I think students will have the most fun creating comic strips—a great way to display their knowledge.  The most difficult to work with were the infographics.  Figuring out how to use the different sites available felt a little overwhelming at times. 

Reflecting upon the vast amounts of technology available to us made me realize that as librarians we have the duty and power to include and educate our community on these forms of technology.  Jen Hatmaker tells us that “…we start with the people…” (2015).   Listening to what their technological needs are can help us understand where our students stand.  If we provide the community knowledge, they in turn can help their children, and everyone benefits from this relationship.        

 

References

Hatmaker, J. (2015). For the love: Fighting for grace in a world of impossible standards.
        Nashville, TN: Nelson Books.