Plate+Tectonics

Standards
Plate Boundary Annimations Continental Plates Display Plate Boundary Fact Sheet Plate Boundaries Summary
 * Compare and contrast the interaction of tectonic plates at convergent and divergent boundaries. Ex. Compare magma that emerge at plate boundaries.

Sea-Floor Spreading Video Clip [|Magnetic Reversals Explained]
 * Describe how the pattern of magnetic reversals and rock ages on both sides of the mid-ocean ridge provides evidence of sea floor spreading.
 * Explain how the rock record provides evidence for plate movement.


 * Describe how experimental and observational evidence led to the theory of plate tectonics.


 * Use modern earthquake data to explain how seismic activity is evidence for the process of subduction.

Inside the Earth Why is the Earth's core so hot?
 * Explain how the outward transfer of Earth’s internal heat drives the convection circulation in the mantle to move tectonic plates.

__General Resources (covers many standards from above__)
This Dynamic Earth, the Story of Plate Tectonics presented by the USGS (United States Geological Survey) @http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/dynamic.html

Interactive Tutorial of Plate Tectonics

Animations of plate tectonics @http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/navigation/chapter08.cfm

Animations, articles, descriptions of topics in plate tectonics @http://www.iris.edu/hq/programs/education_and_outreach

S and P waves and the Earth's Interiorl What do S and P waves tell us about the Earth's interior?

What is an Earthquake (short video)? What is an Earthquake?

Earthquakes: One page articles with awesome visuals @http://www.iris.edu/hq/publications/brochures_and_onepagers/edu

BBC Website on Earth's Surface and Interior (great visuals and resources) []

Plate Tectonics []

Historic World Earthquake Data (USGS)

PBS Online "Earth Shaker, Moutain Maker" plate tectonics

Plate Tectonics Tutorial

[|USGS "Ring of Fire", Plate Tectonics, Sea-Floor Spreading, Subduction Zones, "Hot Spots"] = = [|Explore Volcanoes]

Powerpoints


=Donte's Peak Resources=

Donte's Peak FAQs from the USGS

= A Geological Guidebook to Dante's Peak =

Earth's Interior Webquest
1. How does the Earth's Interior affect things on the surface? (Your notes will answer both questions) 2. Answer one of the questions above under "Standards" (Your powerpoint slide will focus on this question) This WebQuest is a study of plate tectonics. Students learn and analyze using this WebQuest to create a product (to be determined) on how the earth's interior affects those living on the surface.

Introduction
Just like the types of food we put into our bodies affects our weight and activity level, the interior of the earth affects the surface as well. What types of things can you think of that would be affected on the surface? Is there a way to control the earth's interior? An understanding of the earth's interior helps people living on the surface anticipate and acknowledge our environment. The better we understand the inside of the planet, the easier it is to understand the outside. Using this WebQuest as a tour guide, you will discover the answer to the below question: **//How does the earth's interior affect things on the surface? Also, look at the standards listed at the top of this page. Answer one of those questions while doing your webquest.//**
 * Your notes will answer both questions. The slide you create will focus on one of the "Standards" from above.


 * Explore the following websites to find information
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Take digital notes while you research each website. Remember, you are trying to answer the essential question. Look for key topics on how the interior of the earth changes or affects the surface of the earth. Make sure you include details on how and why. HINT: A good starting point would probably be to give an overview on plate tectonics.

You will be asked to create a final product from your notes that will be determined. You will be required to hand in your notes when you finish your final product.

Re-Thinking Powerpoint How to create your powerpoint to effectively present information using the assertion-evidence model. The main point of the slide is the headline, the evidence with visuals is the body of the each slide.

Click here for directions and to get started creating your slide.

Name your Google presentation in the following format: hour lastname webquest

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