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Case Title:
Survivor mountain series: Quivering, shivering alps
Author(s):
Bethany Brooks
Susan Dundee
Date Published:
10/13/2008
Grade Level(s):
Middle School
Subject(s):
Earth Science
Summary:
The Survivor Mountain team faces its second challenge when they arrive at a small mountain town. All of the town's citizens are in a state of panic and confusion and it is up to you and the team to determine what caused the terrifying shaking and loud noises. When you and the team solve the mystery, create a videotaped group newscast or newspaper article that will explain what happened to the town in order to answer the citizen's questions and ease their fears.
Adapted from:
Gore, P.J. (1998). Dacula, Georgia earthquake intensity exercise. Retrieved October 13, 2008 from http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~pgore/daculaquakedata.html
Suggested Citation:
Brooks, B. M., & Dundee, S. B. (2008). Survivor mountain series: Quivering, shivering alps. Retrieved November 23, 2009 from Emory University, CASES Online Web site: http://www.cse.emory.edu/cases/casedisplay.cfm?case_id=163
Notes:
This case is the second of 2 cases in the Survivor Mountain Series, based on the popular television show, "Survivor." The case can be used independently, or in conjunction with the first case: Mystic Mountains.

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