P Waves and S Waves
Grade 11 · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the characteristics of P waves and S waves, including their speed, movement, and the materials they can travel through.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
Demonstrating P and S Seismic Waves
Practice Questions
9 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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? ”
Teacher Guide
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