In this activity, students create model buildings from toothpicks. Using Jell-O, sand, and modeling clay, they then simulate earthquake activity to test the stability of their structures.
Subjects:
Earthquake Waves
Excerpted from
Science Giants: Earth & Space
Science Giants: Earth & Space offers you and your students opportunities to read about and explore the important discoveries in Earth and space science. Each topic includes a hands-on exploration activity designed to illustrate scientific principles and defines key terms to build students' vocabulary.
