Description:
Every solid, even rock, has a breaking point. This site provides instructions for a classroom activity in which students find the breaking point (elastic limit) of different kinds of toothpicks.

Organization:
Discovery Communications, Inc.

URL:
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/earthalert/earthquake/3-5.html

Contact:
Paul Thomas, General Manager
Adrienne Schure, Executive Director
Send questions and comments to: feedback@discoveryschool.com; http://school.discovery.com

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Earthquakes

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00