The structure of the earth, plate tectonics and landforms. They move atop the underlying mantle, a really thick layer of hot flowing rock. After learning about plate tectonics, students will model how plates move when a prompt is given. This activity is a slight variation on an original activity, discovering plate boundaries, developed by dale sawyer at rice university. Plate tectonics interactive notebook a compilation of 9 plate tectonics resources including foldables, wordmeaning sort, pages to glue in, and a layers of the earth flip book, that can be used in your students science interactive notebooks. Your goal is to use what you know about plate tectonics, patterns, and the use of different scales.
Key concepts about the earths surface a pdf handbook with key definition and explanations poster. Mapping world plates helps students connect topography, earthquakes, volcanoes, and plates. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. It is made up of thick, interconnecting pieces called tectonic plates that fit together like a puzzle. Explore how plates move on the surface of the earth. Plate tectonics reading, activity and infographics.
Free printable tectonic plates map, great free printable for the earthquake training or geography classroom. Students investigate plate tectonic environments convergent, divergent, transform boundaries, topographybathymetry of continents and ocean basins, the distribution and pattern of earthquakes, the distribution of volcanoes, as well as. In this online interactive activity by the annenberg foundation, students attempt to match the names of. This dynamic planet, interactive tectonic map resources on this dvd. In plate tectonics, students are introduced to the theory behind this geophysical phenomenon and investigate the evidence that supports it. The theory of plate tectonics activityworksheet example answers 3 volcanoes volcanoes occur along hot zones at plate boundaries underground volcanoes are seamounts a line of seafloor volcanoes indicates the direction a tectonic plate is moving 8. Teachers should give students a study question, written prompt or artifact to produce. Students will understand the different plate boundaries when they. Distinguish among types of plate tectonic settings produced by plates diverging, converging, and sliding past each other.
Historical perspective of plate tectonics see five images that trace the movement of the earths continents over the last 225 million years at this u. Plate tectonics accounts for important features of the earths surface and. In plate tectonics, students are introduced to the theory behind this. These three fold out books require no scissors or cutting and can be used in an interactive notebook or as a stand alone activity. Foam model plate tectonics this lesson plan gives students a demonstration to visualize the concept of plate tectonics. In 1977, after decades of tediously collecting and mapping ocean sonar data, scientists began to see a fairly accurate picture of the seafloor emerge. Answer section begins on p9 suggested answers to the discussion activity pages onscreen resources are in a separate file in the folder for this topic. These interactive foldables are perfect for plate tectonic terms, descriptions and definitions. Plate tectonics interactive and downloadable worksheet. Types of plate boundaries map identification activity directions. The earths plates jostle about in fits and starts that are punctuated with earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
This classroom activity can be used to introduce or expand plate tectonics for elementary, secondary, middle school, and university level students. Fault models for teaching about plate tectonics modified from an activity by larry braile purdue university by totle teachers on the leading edge project and further improved by shakealert. On the underside of the tab, write plates sliding past each other. You will recall from a previous chapter that there are three major layers crust, mantle, core within the earth that are. Any volcano that has erupted in the last thousand years. Divergent boundaries constructive are where plates are moving away from each other. Great animations and visualizations for plate tectonic, volcanism, seismicity you have to poke around a bit to get at complete activities. See also this dynamic planet, the map showing the earths physiographic features, current. Copies of the attached worksheet plate tectonics materials.
Use an online interactive map to collect data about how often volcanic eruptions and. Image from interactive diagram by earthguide at scripps institution of oceanography. In part 1, students view flash interactives and quicktime videos which. Plate tectonics reading, activity and infographics contains. A plat e tectonic puzzle introduction the earths crust is not a solid shell. Plate tectonics reading, activity and infographics teaching. Students learn the structure and composition of oceanic and continental crust and the theory of plate tectonics. Each type of interaction causes a characteristic set of earth structures or tectonic features. Earthguide online classroom, scripps institution of oceanography. Tectonic plate maps students will be given a blank plate tectonic map. The tharpheezen map illustrated the geological features that characterize the seafloor and became a crucial factor in the acceptance of the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift. Map of the earths crust a poster of a world map, showing tectonic plates and continents, highlighting the highest and deepest point of the earths crust poster.
See also this dynamic planet, the map showing the earths physiographic features, current plate movements, and locations of volcanoes, earthquakes, and impact craters. Plate tectonic animation earthguide online classroom. Plate tectonics describes the distribution and motion of the plates. I made different maps, including more detail in all of the datasets, and used a different map projection, but otherwise the general progression of the activity is the same. Plate tectonics activity, wheel of knowledge interactive notebook plate tectonics activity, wheel of knowledge interactive notebook, world geography wheel of knowledge interactive notebook this instruction sheet and wheel template will walk your students through creating an wheel of knowl. Tcss earth systems unit 2 plate tectonics information.
Finish discovering plate boundaries activity from the previous day. In part 1, students view flash interactives and quicktime videos which delineate the relationship between volcanoes, earthquakes and plate boundaries and discuss the ancient continent of pangaea. Plate tectonics contributor teachers domain pbs learning media type category instructional materials types animationmovie, informative text, lessonlesson plan note this resource, vetted by nsta curators, is provided to teachers along with suggested modifications to make it more in line with the vision of the ngss. Delve into the structure of the earth to learn what causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and more. A plate tectonic puzzle introduction the earths crust is not a solid shell. Plate tectonics tennis ball globe gr a d es 57 len g th each lesson designed to take 2 class periods t op i c s plate tectonics, fossil evidence, geology, mapping, science history m a ter i a l s n eed ed included in teaching companion pdf. This plate motion causes them to collide, pull apart, or scrape against each other. Activity world map of plate boundaries wheres waldostyle geography. This grade 6 earth science plate tectonics unit focuses on plate tectonics and addresses the california science standards for 6th grade for the topic of plate tectonics and investigation and experimentation. Students will create foldables about tectonic plates, boundaries, earthquake activity, volcanic activity, and mountain formation. Seismic destruction links to photos of earthquake effects and tsunami effects plate tectonics activities games, quiz tsunami interactive presentation covering the science of tsunamis, preparedness, research, and historical tsunamis. Plate tectonics the earths crust is divided into plates which are moved in various directions. This activity requires students to explore a range of datasets that help substantiate plate tectonic theory.
An interactive version of this textbook along with assessment resources are available online at. Use the left nav bar to get visualizations plate tectonics earthquakes. Classroom resources dynamic earth interactive dynamic earth interactive delve into the structure of the earth to learn what causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and more. Tcss earth systems unit 2 plate tectonics information georgia performance standards. The lithosphere includes both the crust and the solid part of the a. The upper is more mobile and subject to convection currents. If you are teaching about earthquake preparedness, tsunami ready, and the earth plates motion, this. Image courtesy hawaiian volcano observatory of the u. Draw the symbol for each tectonic feature in the chart below. Includes many maps for printing, and student worksheets.
An interactive can give kids information about a topic in a richly visual way with some light interactions. Serc site guides plate tectonics plate tectonics activites. Mantle solid but behaves like a liquid in some circumstances. Free printable tectonic plates map tectonic plates map.
Change, time, interaction, motion, force, tectonic plates, patterns, geologic events. Using the online resources at the earthquakes living lab, students examine information and gather evidence supporting the theory. Students will understand how plate tectonics creates certain geologic features, materials, and hazards. Download the plate tectonics puzzle pdf tectonic plates move atop the underlying mantle, a really thick layer of hot flowing rock. This is a quiz called plate tectonics and was created by member tickman.
Ms word and pdf versions of this document are located at. Discover how to create new mountains, volcanoes, or oceans. Most geologic activity stems from the interplay where the. Tectonic plates interactive notebook activity interactive. Graham cracker plate tectonics this quick and tasty kids science activity gives little scientists a hands on way to explore plate tectonics the movement of the earths crust that leads to the formation of volcanoes, mountains, and oceanic trenches.
This quick and tasty kids science activity gives little scientists a hands on way to explore plate tectonics the movement of the earths crust that leads to the formation of volcanoes, mountains, and oceanic trenches. Do not put more than two in a group students or pairs will need coloring pencils, the types of plate boundaries map and the types of plate boundaries map identification directions. Cool earthquake facts fascinating earthquake facts earthquakes. The shorelines and continental shelf boundaries pdf included for this activity may be difficult for. Plate tectonics worksheet 8th grade pdf conecti brasil. Plan your 60minute lesson in science or earth systems and natural disasters with helpful tips from jennifer sallas. Powerpoint click to download the ms powerpoint file 146 mbytes pdf click to view or download the presentation in pdf 5 mbytes ht ml cl ick to view the presentation in html format. This dynamic planet, interactive tectonic map edutdpmap. Plate tectonics is the surface manifestation of mantle convection, but the large contrast in viscosities between the lithosphere and the deeper mantle leads to departures from a simple boiling pot. The digital tectonic activity map was first drawn in 1977, under the title global tectonic and volcanic activity of the last one million years, as an overlay to the national geographic societys physical world map. Label the bottom tab transform and draw the plate movements here lift the tab.
Plate tectonics information and facts national geographic. Types of plate boundaries map identification activity. This site provides interactive mapping functions including zoom, contains additional information not shown on the printed paper map, and includes downloadable pdf files of all map components and html pages. The objective of this activity is to give students the opportunity to. Crust soliddivided into two types, oceanic and continental.
Plate tectonics i grades 9 overview unifying concepts and lesson introduces students to geological oceanography by presenting the basic structure of the earth and the properties of arths primary layers. The theory of plate tectonics grew out of earlier hypotheses and observations collected during exploration of the rocks of the ocean floor. You will recall from a previous chapter that there are three. Go directly to plate tectonics activity 114k requires shockwave take a hardboiled egg and crack its shell. As shown in the animation, heat inside earth sets up a convection current that drives the motion of tectonic plates.
Plate boundary movements and their results foldable. If you are new to the idea of using a science interactive notebook in your classroom, stop by my nitty gritty science shop and download my intro to. Find the tectonic features associated with plate boundaries. Planetary core temperature simulation this program simulates the evolution of a planet with respect to temperature. In this series of games, your students will learn about earths geological history, the maps that scientists use to model it, and the evidence that helps them create those maps. Plate tectonics summary maps concept of continental drift archaic what the earth looked like in the distant past. Here you can find plate tectonics interactive and downloadable worksheets. Working in pairs, students think like engineers and connect what they understand about the theory of plate tectonics to the design of structures for earthquakeresistance. Activityworld map of plate boundaries wheres waldostyle geography. Tectonic plates interactive notebook activity plate. Lab worksheets for each student edition activity laboratory activities foldablesreading and study skills activity sheet. The lithosphere includes both the crust and the solid part of the. Symbols white arrows show plate motion direction volcanoes. Plate tectonics interactive notebook fold out books looking for some easy to use interactive notebook templates for volcanoes, earthquakes and plate boundaries.
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