Plate Tectonics
BIG IDEA: Plate tectonic theory explains the consequences of tectonic plate interactions.
LEARNING STANDARDS (Content):
- evidence that supports plate tectonic theory
- factors that affect plate motion
- First Peoples knowledge of local plate tectonic settings and geologic terrains
ACTIVITIES:
- Field Trip to Pacific Museum of Earth
- Determine a way to demonstrate your understanding of the rock cycle (skit, poster, song, etc).
- Build a model to demonstrate a tectonic process:
- Convection currents (layers)
- Plate boundaries and resulting features (convergent, divergent, transform)
- One of the types of Volcanos (shield, composite, cinder)
- Earthquakes
- Tsunami