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Fault Types
Lesson #9987

Concept:

Create a visual aid to demonstrate Fault Types and chart details.

Objective:

Adhere Fault Types to a chart or create as manipulatives to demonstrate land movement for better understanding.

Recommended Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Curriculum: Science

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Science: Earth and Space Science

  • As a result of the activities in grades Kindergarten through 4, all students should develop an understanding of the properties of earth materials.
  • As a result of the activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of the structure of the earth's system.
  • As a result of the activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding of the energy in the earth system.

Science: Personal and Social Perspectives

  • As a result of the activities in grades Kindergarten through 4, all students should develop an understanding of the changes in environments.
  • As a result of the activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of natural hazards.
  • As a result of the activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding of environmental quality and natural and human induced hazards.

Source:National Science Education Standards

The interactive Fault Type die-cut engages students as they create fault scenarios to gain understanding. This lesson will enhance curriculum exploring the earth's structure and can be modified for any age group. Use this learning tool to demonstrate student understanding and for assessment. Use this lesson with the Volcano, 3-D w/Lava for a combined unit on earthquakes and volcanoes.

Supplies Used: Construction Paper, Black Marking Pen, Glue

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

  1. Die-cut Fault Types from yellow construction paper.
  2. Position on poster board, bulletin board or chart paper and adhere.
  3. Die-cut Fault Types from red construction paper and cut away the arrows. Adhere the arrows to the yellow Fault Types to embellish.
  4. Label each Fault Type as Normal, Reverse or Strike-Slip Fault. Add additional detail as desired.
  5. Attach the title, "Types of Faults," to the visual aid (see Main Photo).

Notes:

  • To make this project interactive, simply attach pieces to the visual aid with removable tape, hook and loop fasteners or pushpins. Remove the Fault Types to show how the pieces slide past each other to demonstrate fault movement.
  • Turn this into an activity by creating a class set for each student to use.