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Earthquakes Living Lab: Finding Epicenters & Measuring Magnitudes

Collector: Ann V.
Publisher
Lesson Planet Curated

Pairs use an online simulation to determine the epicenter and magnitude of an earthquake. Using actual data about the earthquake's maximum S wave amplitudes, they then determine the magnitude.

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Concepts
epicenters, earthquakes, p waves, s waves, magnitude, triangulation, engineers, engineering design, technology resources
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Resource Details
Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lessons
Audience
For Teacher Use
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
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