Students will work independently unless there are not enough computers available.
Seismology is the study of earthquakes.
Seismologist can determine where an earthquake started by using P and S waves to find the epicenters of earthquakes. Students will recognize this and know the process that seismologist use to determine the epicenters. Students will find the epicenter of an earthquake through the virtual earthquake lab on the Internet. The student will be able to explain how to find an epicenter of an earthquake. The student will be able to find an epicenter of an actual earthquake.