P Waves and S Waves
Grade 1145 min
Learning Objective
I can describe the characteristics of P waves and S waves, including their speed, movement, and the materials they can travel through.
Lesson Flow
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Demonstrating P and S Seismic Waves
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Practice
9 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the type of motion (compressional or shearing) associated with P waves and S waves. Can P waves travel through solids, liquids, and gases? Can S waves travel through solids, liquids, and gases? ”
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