Curated OER
Seismometer
All this resource provides is a black line diagram of a simple seismometer and two sentences explaining how it works. Use this as a transparency or display it through your projector when studying tectonic activity. It would be especially...
Purdue University
Purdue University: An S and P Wave Travel Time Simulation
A classroom simulation modeling how earthquake waves travel through Earth at different speeds. A graph is constructed to demonstrate the relationship between the distance and time of travel of seismic waves, and then used to locate the...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Faultline/seismic Slinky
A lesson plan for investigating longitudinal waves by use of a Slinky toy. Directions, questions, and applications to seismic waves are provided.
Curated OER
P and S Waves
A description of the different types of earthquake waves that features graphics and explanations accompanied by video interview with an expert in the field.
Curated OER
Rayleigh and Love Waves
A description of the different types of earthquake waves that features graphics and explanations accompanied by video interview with an expert in the field.