Seismic Wave Destruction
by Erin Carter
Students will learn about the four types of seismic waves during an earthquake. Students will then use that information to design a house that can absorb a majority of the seismic waves, limiting the destruction caused to their house. Students will then test their houses on an earthquake simulator board, make alterations, and then reflect on their successes and failures.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bTTxTUnAqH614m4C1EeBnTkCETUMKwQFizfJ--W…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Technology 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G)
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