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WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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1. An earthquake usually occurs along
a fault line--a crack in Earth's crust.
earthquake
(noun)
2. An earthquake, or tremor, can cause
loss of life as well as property
damage.
3. After a natural disaster such as an
earthquake, life may not return to
normal quickly.
1.
Sudden movement along a fault
can cause an earthquake.
fault
2.
A fault, or fault line, is a crack
in Earth's crust.
(noun)
3.
A large fault is usually located
along the boundary of a tectonic
plate.
landslide
(noun)
1. A landslide is the down slope
movement of soil and/or rock under
the influence of gravity.
2. A landslide happens suddenly,
unlike erosion, which happens over
time.
3. A mudslide is like a liquid
landslide.
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WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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magma
(noun)
1. Magma is molten rock that is
usually found deep inside Earth in
a chamber.
2. Magma becomes lava when it
reaches Earth's surface.
3. Magma travels through volcanic
vents to reach Earth's surface.
1.
mudslide
A mudslide, or mudflow, may occur
after a large rainfall, snowmelt, volcanic
eruption, earthquake, or wildfire.
2.
A mudslide is the downhill movement of
soft, wet dirt and debris.
(noun)
3.
A mudslide generally occurs on a steep
slope where there isn't enough
vegetation to prevent erosion.
1.
Richter
scale
The Richter scale is a numerical scale for
measuring the strength of an earthquake.
2.
The Richter scale goes from 1 to 10; the
higher the number, the stronger the
earthquake.
(noun)
3.
The Richter scale was named for Charles
F. Richter, an American geologist.
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WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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1.
Ash and lava were ejected from
the volcano.
volcano
2.
A volcano usually happens near
the edges of tectonic plates.
(noun)
3.
A volcano is a naturally
occurring opening in Earth's
surface.
tsunami
(noun)
plates
(noun)
1. A tsunami is a huge ocean wave
that can travel hundreds of miles
over open sea before it hits land.
2. A tsunami is sometimes incorrectly
called a tidal wave.
3. A tsunami is usually caused by an
earthquake, a volcanic eruption, or
a coastal landslide.
1. Continental plates are located
mostly beneath land, while oceanic
plates are located beneath water.
2. The study of Earth's plates is called
plate tectonics, and scientists call
each piece a tectonic plate.
3. Volcanoes and earthquakes usually
occur at the edges of plates.
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WORD SMART
DAY 1
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Name: _______________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS: Record a vocabulary word in each word box. Then write a synonym and an antonym, draw
a picture, and define each word. Use each word in a sentence on the back of this worksheet.
Word
Picture
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Word
Picture
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
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earthquake
the shaking of Earth's
crust caused by
underground vibrations
(noun)
fault
a crack in Earth's crust
along which movement
occurs
(noun)
landslide
a moving mass of soil and
rock that flows down a
slope
(noun)
magma
melted, liquid rock
beneath Earth's surface
(noun)
mudslide
a dirt- and debris-filled
flood of water that flows
down a slope
(noun)
Richter
scale
a scale ranging from 1 to
10 that measures the
strength of an earthquake
(1 is the weakest, and 10
is the strongest)
(noun)
volcano
a place in Earth's crust
where gases, ash, and
lava spew onto the
surface
(noun)
tsunami
a large, destructive ocean
wave caused by an
underwater earthquake,
landslide, or volcanic
eruption
(noun)
plates
the large sheets of rock
that make up Earth's crust
(noun)
ANALOGIES
DAY 2
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Name:
An analogy shows a relationship between two sets of words. The words in the first pair must have the same
relationship as the words in the second pair. To complete an analogy with a missing word, you must first discover
the relationship between the completed pair. (Example: Cat is to meow as dog is to bark.)
spin
wet
land
explode
ice
stem
temperature
snow
moisture
INSTRUCTIONS: Determine the relationship between the first pair of words. Then use the words in the word box to complete the
second pair of words.
1.
Earthquake is to shake ...as... tornado is to
2.
Magma is to lava ...as... root is to
3.
Plates are to rock ...as... clouds are to
4.
Tsunami is to water ...as... blizzard is to
5.
Landslide is to dry ...as... mudslide is to
6.
Richter scale is to earthquake ...as... thermometer is to
7.
Volcano is to erupt ...as... bomb is to
8.
Mudslide is to mud ...as... landslide is to
9.
Fault is to rock ...as... crevasse is to
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CLOZE SENTENCES
DAY 2
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Name:
earthquake
landslide
mudslide
volcano
fault
magma
Richter scale
tsunami
plates
INSTRUCTIONS: Use the vocabulary words in the word box above to complete the sentences below.
, which is beneath Earth's surface, becomes lava when it
1.
pours or shoots out.
2.
After the wildfire stripped the hillside of trees, the rain fell for days, causing a
3.
A
is a large, destructive ocean wave caused by
an earthquake, volcano, or landslide.
are huge sheets of rock that form Earth's crust.
4.
5.
Falling rocks from a
can bury a whole city.
6.
An
7.
Scientists took many photos of a
is sometimes caused by volcanic activity.
that erupted
last week.
8.
A
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is a crack in Earth's surface.
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CLOZE SENTENCES
DAY 2
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Name:
earthquake
landslide
mudslide
volcano
fault
magma
Richter scale
tsunami
plates
INSTRUCTIONS: Use the vocabulary words in the word box above to complete the sentences below.
9.
What did the recent earthquake measure on the
?
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EXPLORATION
DAY 3
INSTRUCTIONS: Assign one or more of the following activities to reinforce the function of nouns.
NOUNS
Draw a Picture
Materials: Word cards; box or envelope; paper; pencils, markers, or crayons
Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card
and draw a picture of the chosen word. Encourage them to draw a picture that
illustrates the word’s meaning.
Make a Picture Dictionary
Materials: Paper; pencils, markers, or crayons
Have students create a picture dictionary for the word list by writing their own
definitions and drawing their own illustrations in their book.
Make a Sentence
Materials: Word cards, box or envelope, strips of paper
Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card
and use their chosen word to create a written or oral sentence.
Match a Word
Materials: Word cards, tape, box or envelope
Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card
and tape it onto an object in the classroom using the word as a label.
Mime It!
Materials: Word cards, box or envelope
Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card
and act it out. Have classmates try to guess the word.
Pick a Synonym or Antonym
Materials: Word cards
Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card
and give a synonym or an antonym for the chosen word. (You may choose to omit
words that do not have synonyms or antonyms, or you may choose to include them
as points of discussion.)
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CONCEPT COMPLETION
DAY 4
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Name:
INSTRUCTIONS: Use what you know about the vocabulary words to complete the following sentences.
1.
During an earthquake,
2.
An active volcano can
3.
The damage caused by a landslide may include
4.
A mudslide is caused by
5.
A fault is located
6.
Geological plates are pieces of
7.
A tsunami may be caused by
8.
Magma is liquid rock that is found
9.
The Richter scale measures
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ASSESSMENT
DAY 5
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Name:
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the best answer to complete each statement.
1.
An earthquake often occurs along a
6.
A higher number on the Richter
scale means a
earthquake.
longer
weaker
stronger
7.
A volcano usually happens near
river
ridge
fault line
2.
3.
4.
5.
A fault is a type of
dune
volcano
crack
A landslide is a mass of
that suddenly slides down a hill or
mountain.
ice
soil
water
Magma reaches Earth's surface
through
earthquakes
geysers
volcanic vents
rivers
tectonic plates
oceans
8.
A tsunami is sometimes incorrectly
called a
breaker
twister
tidal wave
9.
Tectonic plates are made of
water
rock
volcanic debris
A mudslide generally occurs on a
steep slope
flat plain
marshy wetland
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