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Plumb the depths of the Submarine Ring of Fire and explore seismic waves with this lesson. Junior geologists simulate s-waves and p-waves, calculate their speeds, and then apply the data to discover the material that makes up inner Earth. Detailed directions, student handouts, and internet resources provide everything you need to present a memorable lesson on seismology.

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plate tectonics, seismology, volcanoes

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plate tectonics, volcanism, mariana arc, p-waves, s-waves, seismology, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Public Domain

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