This earthquake model can be downloaded for free, printed off on to card, cut out, stuck together and used as a wonderful demonstration of what happens in earthquakes and how
earthquakes are formed.
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model makers at Canon.
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These teconic plate models help to explain the different features found in the different types of plate boundary. An effective model using simple concrete blocks to represent the tectonic plates and pictures to represent the consequences of movement, this model offers a great way to explain and understand how earthquakes are formed.
Plate tectonics models
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Understanding plate tectonics
This demonstration, helps explain how the build up of friction occurs gradually but is released in an instant. Thus causing the earth shuddering movements we know as earthquakes. It is from a webpage on how to make an earthquake model for kids found on the www.ehow.com website.
More earthquake model ideas using Jelly(UK) / Jello(US)
Challenge: design a home that is earthquake proof.
These geography models aim to look at how sturdy different buildings are during earthquakes. The Jelly represents the soft, shaking ground and the buildings are made from toothpicks and mini marshmallows. A little shaking of the tray enables you to see how strong your home is.
Making a model of an earthquake is an excellent way to understand the processes involved in plate tectonics and the formation of earthquakes. We have collected some excellent examples of models of earthquakes to inspire you to think of your own model ideas and make your own model of an earthquake. If you make a great earthquake model, why not take a photo and share it with us!