DMS Newsletter, Fall 2009 - Teachable Moments

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Teachable Moments

The Education and Outreach Program is developing PowerPoint slide presentations based on recent earthquakes. Teachers can download the PowerPoint file to use in classroom presentations. Some of the slides include animations and movies to illustrate the event.

For details, visit:

Teachable Moments

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Example:

October 7, 2009
Magnitude 7.8 Vanuatu

M7.8 Vanuatu slide

Download a zipped file of 8 powerpoint slides about Wednesday’s earthquakes in Vanuatu. Feel free to choose the slides that best compliment your teaching. This powerpoint includes a flash animation.

Fonts and layout may need to be adjusted prior to use.

Please note, content may change as this product is being produced in real-time.

We hope to offer more teachable moments, and are interested in your feedback and experience!

Created byTammy Bravo, IRIS Education and Outreach

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Submitted by Tim Knight, IRIS DMC

The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology is a consortium of over 100 research institutions with major commitments to research in seismology and related fields. IRIS operates a facilities program in observational seismology and data management sponsored by the National Science Foundation through its Division of Earth Sciences.