This document provides an overview for a lesson plan on applying the laws of motion to earthquake-proof building design. The lesson involves having students: 1) Design and test model buildings on a shake table to withstand horizontal forces and measure stress; 2) Re-design and re-test their models based on findings from the initial test; and 3) Present summaries of their findings and recommendations. The document discusses standards alignment, integration into science curriculum, materials needed, and a 5E learning cycle approach including engage, explore, explain, evaluate steps. Recommended resources on retrofitting techniques, inertia, and earthquake engineering are also provided.