Seismic Shake-Up!
After building a structure that they think can withstand an earthquake, students test it on a shake table that they make themselves. They redesign and retest their structures if they wobble, tip, or collapse.
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Civil, Other
Topic(s):Structures
Grade:3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Time:30 minutes or less
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