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Shake Table
Building in earthquake country can be a tricky business. Architects and engineers run simulations using models and shake tables to test the integrity of buildings and determine necessary reinforcements. In this activity, students use a very simple, non-motorized shake table to test their structures.
Grades Covered: 4 through 12
Subjects Covered: Physical Science, Earth/Space Science
Curriculum topics:
- Earthquakes
- Plate Tectonics
- Richter Scale
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