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Grade 8 Fault Model Activity

1. The document provides instructions for building a fault model to demonstrate key concepts about earthquakes. 2. The model shows that the focus is where the earthquake starts underground, and the epicenter is the point directly above the focus on the Earth's surface. 3. Students are directed to color code parts of the model to distinguish the focus, epicenter, fault line, and fault plane.

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Grade 8 Fault Model Activity

1. The document provides instructions for building a fault model to demonstrate key concepts about earthquakes. 2. The model shows that the focus is where the earthquake starts underground, and the epicenter is the point directly above the focus on the Earth's surface. 3. Students are directed to color code parts of the model to distinguish the focus, epicenter, fault line, and fault plane.

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SCIENCE 8

Q2 M1 Performance Task: Fault Model

Where does an earthquake start?

Objectives:
After performing this activity, you should be able to:
1. differentiate between focus and epicenter; and
2. demonstrate how movement along faults affect the surroundings.

Materials Needed:

fault model, scissors, paste, coloring materials

Procedure:

1. Photocopy or print the Fault Model (you can also trace it on paper). Then cut along the
outlines of the two drawings.
2. Fold along the lines and paste where indicated. In the end, you should have a model
consisting of two parts that fit together.
3. The upper surface of the model represents the surface of the Earth. The trace of the fault
on the surface of the Earth is called the fault line. Be ready to point out the fault line when
your teacher calls on you.
4. Pull the two pieces apart . The flat surface between the two pieces is called the fault plane.
This is where fault slip or fault movement happens. Point out the fault plane when your
teacher asks you.
5. The place where the fault begins to slip is called the focus. It is where the first movement
occurs. Thus, the focus is the origin of the earthquake. Be ready to explain it to your
teacher.

COLOR CODES:
1. Focus – Red
2. Epicenter – Yellow
3. Fault line –Blue
4. Fault plane - Brown
5. Earth’s surface - green
Figure 13. (Left) The fault model is made of two parts that fit together.

(Right) The flat surface between the two parts represents the fault plane.

6. Put the two pieces of the model together. The focus is now hidden “underground.” Now,
imagine a vertical line from the focus to the upper surface of the model. Mark the place
where you expect the line to come out.

The spot directly above the focus on the surface of the Earth is called the epicenter.
Show the “epicenter” of your model to your teacher.

Use your model to show different types of movement along a fault.

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