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This Shake It Up with Seismographs activity also includes:
Shake up your lessons on earthquakes. A simple seismograph lets scholars record "earthquakes" in the classroom. These earthquakes occur when classmates drop balls from different heights. Young scientists measure these with seismographs built from scratch.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a seismologist to give a presentation
- Team up with an earth science teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires a variety of materials so prepare ahead of time
Pros
- Describes some engineering and science connections
- Provides step-by-step instructions to follow
Cons
- None