| Participation fee | $0 |
| Expenses | $49 |
| Spend the time | indoors |
| Location | anywhere |
| Children | yes |
| Primary school | yes |
| Secondary school | yes |
| Teaching materials | yes |
Required Gear:
A computer with Internet access, Quake-Catcher Network software (free), and a USB sensor (price varies).
Quake-Catcher Network
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The Quake-Catcher Network provides software so that individuals can join together to improve earthquake monitoring, earthquake awareness, and the science of earthquakes. The Quake-Catcher Network links existing networked laptops and desktops in hopes to form the world’s largest and densest earthquake monitoring system. With your help, the Quake-Catcher Network can provide better understanding of earthquakes, give early warning to schools, emergency response systems, and others. The Quake-Catcher Network also provides a natural way to engage students and the public in earthquake detection and research. This project places USB-connectable sensors in K-12 classrooms as an educational tool for teaching science and a scientific tool for studying and monitoring earthquakes. Through a variety of interactive experiments students can learn about earthquakes and the hazards that earthquakes pose. Earthquake safety is a responsibility shared by billions worldwide. Let's get to work! |

