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Introduction to Earthquakes
Describe to students what an earthquake is and why they happen. Students fill information into Interactive Notebooks and pose questions about formation of earthquakes. -
But how are they measured?
Gave students a picture prompt full of images of items that can measure other things. Ask how Earthquakes are measured. Students brainstormed in groups. -
Seismometers
Investigating seismometers and how they work, why we have them and what scientists use them for. Research in groups. -
Set Design Challenge
Plan and Create your own Seismograph using ONLY the following materials. Can be created however you like.
Pen
Clay
Skewer
String
Sticky Tape
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Presenting Seismometers
Students present their seismometers and take note of how different/similar the different apparatus look in different groups. Reflect on learning - is it the best it could be?