Divergent boundaries are not always in the middle of ocean basins. Plate tectonics is a theory explaining the structure of the earths crust and the interaction of plates that move slowly over underlying mantle. Have students color and cut out the provided picture boxes and create a flip book type project that shows plate movement over millions of years. These plate tectonic quizzes are a great way to do a quick informal assessment, lab check, or as a grade. Britannica school edition search levelappropriate reference articles, journals and magazines, the webs best sites, multimedia, and curriculum content britannica image quest is a database of images and clip art that can be used for presentations and projects. I introduced plate tectonics and we discussed the relationship between eqs and. The discovery that the ocean floor has a massive ridge running down the middle. Plate tectonic quizzes plate tectonics, middle school. 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. Shelf boundaries pdf included for this activity may be difficult for middle schoolers to use. Tcss earth systems unit 2 plate tectonics information. Plate tectonics worksheets middle school plate tectonics.
Tutoring offered after school on wednesday december 10th. Schuylkill valley middle school home of the panthers in our schools, our future lies. But the boundary between the north american and pacific plates interfaces in a line that runs from the mexican border north. Worksheet mythbusters worksheet digestive system worksheet pdf from plate tectonics worksheets, source teaching plate tectonics from plate tectonics worksheets, source.
San andreas fault slide by slide description fault movement, especially at plate boundaries, is largely an underground or even underwater process hidden from our view. I introduced plate tectonics and we discussed the relationship between eqs and tectonic plates. Students are introduced to the theory of plate tectonics and explore how the. These areas can form in the middle of continents or on the ocean floor. Plate tectonics, theory dealing with the dynamics of earths outer shell that revolutionized earth sciences by providing a uniform context for understanding mountainbuilding processes, volcanoes, and earthquakes as well as the evolution of earths surface. I prepared for todays lesson by projecting and tracing the following document plate tectonics template on a large bulletin board paper. Students will understand how plate tectonics creates certain geologic features, materials, and hazards. Briefly explain how convection drives plate motion. Middle school activities middle school science algebraic expressions goal setting worksheet 5th grade teachers math challenge 8th grade science plate tectonics school worksheets. Label the bottom tab transform and draw the plate movements here lift the tab. These plate tectonic quizzes are a great way to do a quick informal assessment, lab check, or.
Vocabulary terms covered in the puzzle are alfred wegener, convection currents, convergent bound. Plate movements are responsible for most continental and ocean floor features and for the distribution of most rocks and minerals within earths crust. Part 2, which focuses on the evidence for tectonic plates, reflects the practice of science in the real world. Plate tectonics is the theory that explains how large pieces of the earths outermost layer, called tectonic plates, move and change shape. The worksheet may contain titles, subtitles, text, or graphics students need to. Pdf alternative conceptions of plate tectonics held by. Google sheets template one per table top map earthquake data mapping activity. Below is a sample breakdown of the plate tectonics chapter into a 5day school week. The theory, or idea, of plate tectonics says that earth s outer layer is made up of large, moving pieces called plates.
Label the bottom tab transform and draw the plate movements. Students create their own crosssection drawing to represent plate tectonics. Rock gets thin in the middle as it is pulled apart. Plate tectonics is the process whereby earth continually rebuilds itself and causes destructive events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Recognize and assemble the continents of the supercontinent, pangea. Plate boundary movements and their results foldable. 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. Notes theory of plate tectonics atlanta public schools. Plate tectonics scavenger hunt pdf explore plate tectonics using the sites listed on the kid zone. Free printable pdf grammar worksheets, quizzes and games, from a to z, for eflesl teachers. Learn about continental drift, the geological structure of the earth, faults, earthquakes, and more.
Discovering plate boundaries alison henning, rice university this version of the activity provides a description of an assessment requiring groups of students to use the knowledge they have gained in drawing plate boundaries to describe the plate boundary types surrounding a particular plate. Model the structural layers of the earth, investigate the data that led to the theory of plate tectonics, and discover the relationship between plate tectonics and earthquakes, volcanos, and mountains, through data analysis and handson activities. The guide contains links to totle introduction to plate tectonics and earthquakes teaching resources and a table of contents of teaching resources on this topic. On the underside of the tab, write plates sliding past each other. As the plates pull apart, hot molten material can rise up this newly formed pathway to the surface causing volcanic activity. There are only 7 rectangle boxes to cut, so it doesnt make a big book.
Using the online resources at the earthquakes living lab, students examine information and gather evidence supporting the theory. This onepage crossword puzzle covers the topic of plate tectonics. Students participate in a jigsaw activity to learn about types of plate boundaries, becoming an expert in one of five global datasets earthquakes, volcanoes, seafloor age, topography, and gravity and then sharing their expertise to build connections between the different datasets. The term tectonics comes from a greek word meaning to build. Test and improve your knowledge of plate tectonics with fun multiple choice exams you can take online with. Perfect cumulative classroom activity for a middle school plate tectonics unit. 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. The outer core is made up of molten iron and nickel. This guide is an outline of the plate tectonic and earthquake seismology powerpoint presentations. I assign it in my middle school earth science course. I also organized a few teacher notes on plate tectonics to. A vocabulary list featuring plate tectonics middle school.
Successful testing and widespread acceptance elevates plate tectonics from a hypothesis to a theory. Middle search plus provides an array of content resources including print encyclopedias and specialized reference sources and ebooks for multidisciplinary research. Explain the process of the motion of the tectonic plates. There is a total of sixteen clues for students to solve for completion. Huge masses of molten rock rise from deep inside earth, cool into a solid, travel along our planets surface and then sink back down. The platelike sections that move as distinct masses cause much of the earths seismic activity at the boundary of these plates. Plate tectonics uses scientifically accurate and grade appropriate information in an engaging, authentic experience for middle school students. As a community, ouachita parish schools will connect learning to 21st century skills needed for college and career ready students who will excel in a global society. In plate tectonics, a divergent boundary is a linear feature that exists between two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other. Here you will find all we have for plate tectonics worksheet. 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. Middle school science blog free lesson plans and resources for grades 58 by liz belasic liz larosa. This lesson plan is useful for elementary, secondary, middle school, and university students.
This activity is a slight variation on an original activity, discovering plate boundaries, developed by dale sawyer at rice university. Plate tectonics this plate tectonics lesson plan involves a classroom activity to help students understand the processes that move and shape earths surface. The events that occur at these boundaries are linked to the types of plates oceanic or. Evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics includes distribution of rock formation and fossils, shapes of existing continents, ocean floor features, and seismic and volcanic activity. I used to think having a study guide to base your lesson on was a good thing. Collections are contributed by faculty and may include service learning projects, writing assignments, field trips, course descriptions and syllabi. Covers ngss earth science msess21 and msess22, as well as the ngss developing and using models practice. Under the plates is a weaker layer of partially melted rock. Search results can be printed, emailed or saved to a personal folder. There are scads of better ways to introduce material. A place where folded and thrust faulted mountains form.
In plate tectonics, students are introduced to the theory behind this. Download pdf versiondownload doc versiondownload the. Free powerpoint presentations about plate tectonics for. Mar 21, 2020 plate tectonics, theory dealing with the dynamics of earths outer shell that revolutionized earth sciences by providing a uniform context for understanding mountainbuilding processes, volcanoes, and earthquakes as well as the evolution of earths surface and reconstructing its past continents and oceans. Bunch ideas of plate tectonics worksheets with format layout from plate tectonics worksheets, source. Teacher prompts students with questions about earths interior. Plate tectonics has been rigorously tested from numerous sub disciplines in geology. 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. There are other blog entries related to teaching plate tectonics. Plate tectonics and largescale system interactions maps of ancient land and water patterns, based on investigations of rocks and fossils, make clear how earths plates have moved great distances, collided, and spread. Pdf the theory of plate tectonics is the conceptual model through which most dynamic processes. Based on the pace of your course, you may need to adapt the lesson plan to fit your needs. Most geologists accept these tests as verification of plate tectonics.
Middle school learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Label the middle tab divergent and draw the plate movements. The following resources will help you navigate the plate tectonics project. Jan 29, 2018 plate tectonics worksheets for middle school free worksheets from plate tectonics worksheets, source.
Powerpoint presentation fault breaks in earths crust where rocks have slipped past each other. I also organized a few teacher notes on plate tectonics to help guide class discussions today. Thermal energy, gravitational energy, radioactive decay and. Discovering plate boundaries teaching materials collection. Plate tectonics worksheet worksheet fun and printable. Click the images above to browse teaching activities and course descriptions related to plate tectonics. A pdf guide to plate tectonics and earthquakes is also available. Calibri arial wingdings office theme the theory of plate tectonics boundaries, stresses, and faults what are plates. Plate tectonics worksheets for middle school free worksheets from plate tectonics worksheets, source. Tcss earth systems unit 2 plate tectonics information georgia performance standards. For billions of years, earth has been remodeling itself. As the plates pull apart, hot molten material can rise up this newly formed pathway to the surface. Lesson content overview students will demonstrate, identify, and explain the movement of the plates at.
Pdf click to view or download the presentation in pdf 1. Volcano treasure hunt pdf explore famous volcanoes using this lesson from stacy baker. Edible plate tectonics page 1 focus on inquiry the student will use food to model and observe the plate movement and consequences of plate movement associated with the theory of plate tectonics. Introduction to plate tectonics and earthquakes lesson plans. Distinguish among types of plate tectonic settings produced by plates diverging, converging, and sliding past each other. Plate tectonics, volcanism, and the structure of the earth. Locations of earthquakes and volcanoes show the plate boundaries and ocean floor features. The student knows that natural events can impact earth systems.
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