No need to wave the white flag. Use an animation to demonstrate the motion of seismic waves instead. A short animation shows the motion of longitudinal and transverse waves. Pupils also learn how the movement displaces the earth.

Concepts

seismic waves, longitudinal waves, transverse waves, p waves, compression, stretching

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils record new vocabulary on a graphic organizer such as a Frayer model
• Follow the video with a demonstration of wave motion using a manipulative such as a slinky

Classroom Considerations

• Expects familiarity with the causes of earthquakes

Pros

• Allows users to download the video 
• Emphasizes important scientific vocabulary

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.7 SL.6.2 RI.7.7 SL.7.2 RI.8.7 SL.8.2 RI.9-10.7 SL.9-10.2 RI.11-12.7 SL.11-12.2