Ever Changing Earth

Finding the Epicenter

Finding the Epicenter - lab

Purpose

The purpose of this lab is to learn how scientists locate the epicenter of an earthquake using a process called triangulation.

Learning Targets

  • Students will analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects.

Success Criteria

  • I can locate the epicenter of earthquakes.
  • I can use triangulation to plot the location of an earthquake.

Roles

  • Organizer, Materials Manager, Time Keeper, Checker, Reader

Materials

Procedures

The procedures for this activity can be found on pg 118-121 in the Ever Changing Earth Text.

Conclusion

Answer the following question as a group:

More Practice

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MS-ESS3-2 Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects.