Seismic waves are studied to better understand the ground beneath us, the layers of Earth and points of interest for earthquakes. Better understand the types of waves, what substances they may travel through and how, and gain a clearer...

Looking for the epicenter of an earthquake and measuring the magnitude of waves are goals for pupils in this lesson plan for intermediate to middle school students. Pupils get to analyze the P and S waves.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Earth's tectonic plates and how they move.