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Physics Electric and Magnetic Fields
Physics Electric and Magnetic Fields
HS PS3-5
HS PS3-5
Biology
LS2-1 Factors Affecting Ecosystems
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Earth and Space Science
ESS1 5 Plate Tectonics
Project Zero THINKING ROUTINE--see Phenomenon section
Phenomenon--
What will happen when plate movement stops? National Geographic
What do you know before you see this source? How does it add to your knowledge?
What do you still need to know?
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Inquiry science
Printable activity
On-line activity: Geologic Time Scale--Real World Grand Staircase CK-12
Interactive Earth Activity Smithsonian NMNH
LAB activities follow all safety guidelines linked above
and in the activity
Lab #1: Simulation of Plate Tectonics PhET
Lab #2: Location of volcanoes and tectonic plates WIS
Lab #3:
Lab #4:
EXTENSION material for the curious
Looking at the make-up of the Earth's crust Smithsonian Magazine
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Prior Knowledge/Preview
Identifying tectonic plates from volcanic eruptions and earthquakes Smithsonian NMNH
Simplified map of the Earth's tectonic plates USGS
ESS1-5
Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the ages of crustal rocks.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the ability of plate tectonics to explain the ages of crustal rocks. Examples include evidence of the ages oceanic crust increasing with distance from mid-ocean ridges (a result of plate spreading) and the ages of North American continental crust increasing with distance away from a central ancient core (a result of past plate interactions).
Assessment Boundary: none
Stamp depicting continental drift