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Writing an Earthquake/Volcano Safety Guide

Overview: Students create an earthquake and volcano safety guide.

Assessed Items	Points	What to Look For
Earthquake/Volcanic Activity Risk	3	Research is done on regions where earthquakes and volcanoes occur. Maps are developed.
	2	Research is done on risk of earthquakes and volcanic eruption. No maps are developed.
	1	Research on earthquake and volcanic activity is sporadic; no maps are developed.
Earthauake Preparedness	3	Information is gathered on protecting homes and businesses. Experts are contacted. Information includes proper construction of buildings.
	2	General information is gathered on earthquake preparedness. No experts are consulted.
	1	Research is spotty or inadequate.
Volcanic Activity Preparedness	3	Specific information is gathered on what to do in the event of a volcanic eruption. Experts are consulted. Evacuation plans are included.
	2	General information is gathered on volcanic activity preparedness. No experts are consulted.
	1	Research is spotty or inadequate.
Writing Guide	3	Guide includes graphs and maps of high-risk areas and information on how to reduce personal injury and property damage. Preparedness drills are described. Addresses of information sources listed.
	2	Guide includes information on how to reduce personal injury and property damage. No maps or drills are described. Some addresses given.
	1	Guide gives inadequate information.