Predicting and Measuring Earthquakes
by Mrinal Khosla
In this hands-on lesson, students develop a model of a seismograph. They analyze and interpret data and as they learn about earthquakes. Students read about Mt. St. Helens and use technology to communicate what they learned during this important lesson.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15H1LAqoiUF9wvB6E0ZocQvCgQIGLSe4kXcWSuvI…Related Content
Grades:
8th Grade
Students will measure the height, diameter, and circumference of a tree in this engaging lesson. They will then determine a tree’s age by counting growth rings. Students will determine how rainfall
Grades:
8th Grade
In this lesson students will gather data about local tree diameters. They will then estimate the approximate age of trees. Students build connections between a tree’s growth and environmental factors
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
This lesson is part of a school-wide project to renovate a greenhouse and create a native seed library. This lesson is intended to create intrinsic motivation to engage in the project. This lesson