Activity 2: Intensity versus Magnitude Objectives: After performing this activity, you should be able to: 1. show the difference between magnitude and intensity, 2. observe how structures react with an earthquake, and 3. determine the magnitude and intensity of an earthquake. shoe box/fruit juice box Procedure: Place the shoe box on top of a table, put the toys (representing structures) on top of it, then shake the table. Observe how long the structure can withstand the shaking. Materials: table 6 small toys stopwatch​