The 1906 san francisco earthquake and fireenduring lessons. Depending on the age of the students, you may want to engage them in researching a person or object for additional background information. The 1906 earthquake also prompted sweeping changes in san francisco s building codes. A novel study for i survived the san francisco earthquake, 1906 by lauren tarshis.
For help printing a bookletstyle pdf in adobe, click here. Great 1906 san francisco earthquake 100th anniversary april 18, 1906 april 18, 2006. This week we will be learning about earthquakes, forces and motions. Students are introduced to the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire. Rare police footage of san francisco s oct 17 1989 earthquake aftermath. San francisco was better prepared when the next notable earthquake struck in 1989. Students study the history of the 1906 san francisco earthquake. Also includes two customizable spaces to respond to questions, reflections, or learning targets. The earthquake also ignited several fires around the city that burned for three days and destroyed nearly 500 city blocks. In awardwinning author gail langer karwoskis stirring fictional account of the san francisco earthquake of 1906, young readers will relive the drama of the actual event, and its devastating aftermath, through. After the quake, scientists observed displacement that ran for 290 milesfrom northwest of san juan bautista to cape mendocino along the northern california coast. The street heaved and rolled, like the ocean during a storm.
Lessons learned from 1906 san francisco earthquake voice. The story of the deadliest earthquake in american history by charles river editors jul 29, 2014 4. Apr 18, 2017 footage of san francisco s 1906 quake as it occurred ktvu. Specifically, students examine the 1906 san francisco and 1995 kobe earthquakes, comparing geology and impacts in both regions. Pj our way offers free, monthly jewish chapter books to kids 911 years of age. Quake disaster in san francisco, 1906 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Young scholars discover details about the san francisco earthquake of 1906. San francisco, 1906 lesson plans and worksheets from thousands of. The great 1906 earthquake and fire the virtual museum of the city of san francisco put together this resource. Those new standards have spared the city from much devastation during the past 100 years. Teachingbooks quake disaster in san francisco, 1906. Testing how different shapes react during an earthquake. With a 38page outline and six finished chapters, he pitched it around hollywood in 1998 for a film by the same name, based upon events surrounding the great san francisco earthquake and fire of 1906.
In this natural disaster lesson plan, students visit selected websites to analyze primary sources related to the personal accounts of the earthquake. San francisco earthquake of 1906 lessons tes teach. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Guidelines for how to handle this situation are given in the lesson plan directions. View photo in frame 2 and write a sentence about the photo. The san francisco earthquake of 1906 lesson plan lessonplans. The san francisco earthquake of 1906 marc tyler nobleman. Students follow the earthquakes living lab and usgs links in the worksheet instructions to explore the effect of soil types on magnitude and amplification and answer the worksheet questions. Quake disaster in san francisco, 1906 by gail langer karwoski.
This week we are going to read a story about the 1906 san francisco earthquake. High intensity shaking was felt from eureka on the north coast to the salinas valley, an agricultural region to the south of the san francisco bay area. Jacob and his dog join the throng of other people searching for shelter, food, fresh water. Thats how long it takes the great earthquake of 1906 to destroy 500 blocks of san francisco. Through this lesson, the student will come to understand the significance of the 1906 san francisco earthquake through the study of primary documents. Second graders learn about stresses from plate movement with a set of handson activities. In 1906, san francisco endured one of the most devastating earthquakes to strike the united states. The san francisco earthquake of 1906 lesson plan for 3rd. The 1906 san francisco earthquake and fireenduring. By july 1906, san francisco issued an ordinance see image below to landowners to remove all debris. The san andreas fault is a huge fault line that spans a fault is a crack in earths bedrock more than 800 miles through california. They participate in discussion describing what they feel the city looked like after the earthquake and fires. Apr 12, 2006 san francisco s most tantalizing whatif after the 1906 earthquake came when civic leaders turned their backs on one of the most ambitious plans ever crafted for an american city. The 1906 san francisco earthquake struck the coast of northern california at 5.
Lesson plan from gail langer karwoski created by gail langer karwoski. April 18, 1906, san franciscans were jarred awake by a massive magnitude 7. It is before daybreak in san francisco on april 18, 1906. And by april 1908, san francisco had already been rebuilt. The 1906 san francisco earthquake and fireenduring lessons for fire protection and water supply c. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. I survived the san francisco earthquake 1906 worksheets. You will be traveling down market street before and after the quake. Provide enough time for students to complete the reading andor give them a timeline for reading the book. Student assignment 1 investigate how earthquakes occur. San francisco rebuilding after the 1906 earthquake. Disaster in san francisco, 1906 worksheets and literature unit. Quake disaster in san francisco 1906 lesson plans images.
Daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. The 100th anniversary of the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire is april 18. Earthquakes y,m,o,t the how and why of earthquakes from bbc. Massive fires had developed throughout san francisco. In this lesson, you will see how the fictional characters. Read aloud the authors note at the end of the novel. Quake disaster in san francisco, 1906 by gail langer karwoski and robert papp. I survived the san francisco earthquake, 1906 by lauren. Earthquakes california san francisco juvenile fiction. Disaster in san francisco, 1906 im rich because im doing what i love.
I survived the san francisco earthquake, 1906 written by lauren tarshis historys most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how they survived. This story tells of a street dog who helps reunite the family. In 1906, horsedrawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families are moving in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible. Chapter 9 of dragonwings intersects suddenly with one of the biggest disasters in american history. The quake and the resulting fires were one of the most devastating natural disasters in united states history. Comparing the relative differences between high and low intensity earthquakes. The earth dragon awakes it is before daybreak on april 18, 1906. Lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit. They read a story, view photos of the disaster, and complete a comprehension worksheet. Was the 1906 san francisco earthquake related to the san andreas fault. When the historic 1906 san francisco earthquake hits, he is separated from his father and sister. We will be conducting a really neat experiment about all of those things too.
Museum of the city of san francisco y,m a time line, newspaper clippings, police and fire reports, and photos to further understand the 1906 san francisco earthquake. An educators guide to i survived by lauren tarshis. As the dust settled, people quickly realized that the nightmare was not over. The 1906 san francisco earthquake destroyed 28,000 buildings. Many immigrants were living in san francisco at the time of the earthquake in 1906. Her family had the only pink house in the entire neighborhood. Recent estimates place the death toll from the quake at close to 3,000. Disaster in san francisco, 1906 karwoski, gail langer, papp, robert on. Severe weather and natural disasters earthquakes y,m,o,t indepth teaching resources from. Read about it and then explore the related activities. San francisco from vigilante killings to cow in a hole, a look at 1906 quake new book marks centennial of a disaster that reshaped s. The 1906 san francisco earthquake is widely believed to be the most significant earthquake of all time with regards to destruction, loss of life, and subsequent learnings. In awardwinning author gail langer karwoskis stirring fictional account of the san francisco earthquake of 1906, young readers will relive the drama of the actual event, and its devastating aftermath, through the courageous survival of a young boy.
Invite student to read the story about the san francisco earthquake of 1906. San francisco rebuilding after the 1906 earthquake on the morning of april 18 th 1906, san francisco was struck with violent tremors coming from the san andreas fault. The san francisco earthquake, 1906 this resource comes from. San francisco, 1906 plate tectonic cycle earthquakes 4 lab objectives. Jacob kaufman slips out of the wooden boarding house where he lives with his immigrant father and little sister sophie. Mar 07, 2011 1906 sf quake captured in color by frederick ives san francisco history photo pioneers work vividly captures aftermath of calamity. Book discussions can lead to deeper understanding of an authors work. Free earthquake lesson ideas and resources really good stuff.
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In awardwinning author gail langer karwoskis stirring fictional account of the san francisco earthquake of 1906, young readers will relive the drama of the actual event, and its devastating aftermath, through the courageous. On the morning of april 18, 1906, a massive earthquake shook san francisco, california. Quake disaster in san francisco 1906 lesson plans september 20, 2018 jarwato disaster san francisco earthquake of 1906 quake disaster in san francisco 1906 lesson plans images san francisco earthquake of 1906 earthquake fire san francisco april 1906 a 1906 earthquake survivor that shows how san francisco has. Background, activities and critical analysis by doug dubrin, an english and. The1906 san francisco earthquake and fire engageny. Footage of san franciscos 1906 quake as it occurred youtube. The san francisco earthquake of 1906 had farreaching effects. It left over half the population homeless and claimed the lives of 3,000 people. Fourth graders study the details of the 1906 san francisco earthquake including the fires that lasted for three days. The san francisco earthquake of 1906 education world. Story map multileveled lesson with these multileveled lessons, students are encouraged to explore the important elements of any fiction text to support comprehension. Free earthquake lesson ideas and resources seize the moment and capitalize on the recent earthquakes to teach your students about earthquakes and what causes them.
Within a matter of seconds, the city was thrown into chaos as the earth split open and buildings toppled over. On april 18, 1906, an earthquake and subsequent fires devastated san francisco, california, leaving more than 3,000 people dead and destroying more than 28,000 buildings. Many lessons were learned in the 1906 earthquake and fire that killed about 3,000 people. Describes the events that cause an earthquake, the devastation it can cause, and the lessons learned from such a tragedy. A century ago, san francisco was californias biggest city, and at five a. Pair a student who read one book with a student who read another book. Earthquake science explained a series of short articles for students, teachers, and parents originally published as weekly features in the san francisco chronicle. The alliance plans to provide guides and brochures to the entire collection of.
I survived the san francisco earthquake, 1906 novel. I also suggest sharing the reading timeline with parentsfamilies so that students will successfully complete the book i survived the san francisco earthquake 1906. In awardwinning author gail langer karwoskis stirring fictional account of the san francisco earthquake of 1906, young readers will relive the. When she was in third grade her family moved and she got to pick the color for the outside of their new house. Invite student to read the story about the san francisco. Complete with a challenging, book based word jumble and word search. The great 1906 san francisco earthquake this resource was produced by the u. In i survived the san francisco earthquake, 1906, you might write a poem on the gold nugget. If you purchase it, you will be able to include the full version of it in lessons. Students are introduced to the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire with mystery photographs of the actual event and its aftermath. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Cable cars abruptly stopped, city hall crumbled, and the palace hotels. This book keeps readers on the edge of their seat with facts intertwined with an intriging fiction tale.
This learning experience provides opportunity for students to construct and use oral arguments from evidence in the text i survived the san francisco earthquake 1906 it also gives a chance for students to compare and critique two student arguments on the same questiontopic using evidence and facts from the book. The 1906 san francisco earthquake is the backdrop for a story of two. Aug 24, 2011 free earthquake lesson ideas and resources seize the moment and capitalize on the recent earthquakes to teach your students about earthquakes and what causes them. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Blackburnc prior to 18april 1906 the san francisco fire department and knowledgeable persons in the insurance industry regarded a con. This is an original, 19 page, novel guide for i survived the san francisco earthquake, 1906 novel.
Each teacher created a lesson plan to use their chapter in their curriculum and the. This novel study divides i survived the san francisco earthquake, 1906 into five sections for study. Though the quake lasted less than a minute, its immediate impact was disastrous. I survived the san francisco earthquake, 1906 novel study based on the book by lauren tarshis. Books on librarything tagged 1906 san francisco earthquake. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and. This the san francisco earthquake of 1906 lesson plan is suitable for 3rd 12th grade.
I survived the san francisco earthquake,1906 lessons tes. Each mystery photo will be cut into thirds and students will have to link their pieces to make a whole photograph. Quake disaster in san francisco, 1906 by gail langer. This usgs general information product presents some of the new understanding gained and scientific advances made in the century since the great 1906 san francisco earthquake. Disaster in san francisco 1906 by gail langer karwoski. I survived the san francisco earthquake, 1906 lauren tarshis. Large 259page download from fema with lesson plans and activities. Disaster in san francisco, 1906 study unit worksheets for teachers to print. This activity can be used as a comprehension activity in grades 4 and up. Once believed to be just a small fault localized south of san francisco, the 1906 san francisco earthquake revealed that the fault was much larger than previously believed. Teachingbooks multileveled lesson quake disaster in. Write 3 sentences that describe the difference in the two views of the streets.
Apr 11, 2020 san francisco had experienced earthquakes in 1864, 1898, and 1900 but nothing like the 1906 event. It was as though a giant sleeping below the cobblestones had suddenly decided to get up. Disaster in san francisco, 1906 jewish learning matters. What were some features of this californian quake that caused it to make it into the history books.