Plate Tectonics with Google Earth

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Plate Tectonics with Google Earth

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In this lesson, students use hands-on learning to better understand what tectonic plates are, how they move, and the impact of plate movement. Through teacher-guided discussions and activities and student explorations, students will have the opportunity to learn how to navigate in Google Earth to see landscape features of the Earth and to focus on earthquakes and volcanoes to realize that they form due to the movements of tectonic plates.

Education Levels:

Subject:

Integrating Technology Into The Classroom, Geology, Geography, Earth Science, Multimedia Education

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

Google

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Keywords:

Online simulations, Tectonic plates, Google Earth, Pangea, Volcanoes, Earthquakes

Mediator:

Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

Ashford School (CT)

Contributor:

Kelly Knotts

Is Part Of:

http://sites.google.com/site/ashfordtechlessons/

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science, Geography

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Core Science Curriculum Framework (2004)

Scientific Inquiry, Literacy and Numeracy: How is scientific knowledge created and communicated?

Scientific Inquiry

Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe, explain and predict natural phenomena.
Scientific inquiry progresses through a continuous process of questioning, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Scientific inquiry requires the sharing of findings and ideas for critical review by colleagues and other scientists.

Scientific Literacy

Scientific literacy includes speaking, listening, presenting, interpreting, reading and writing about science.
Scientific literacy also includes the ability to search for and assess the relevance and credibility of scientific information found in various print and electronic media.

Scientific Numeracy

Scientific numeracy includes the ability to use mathematical operations and procedures to calculate, analyze and present scientific data and ideas.

D INQ.10 Communicate about science in different formats, using relevant science vocabulary, supporting evidence and clear logic.

Conforms To

Core Science Curriculum Framework (2004)

Energy in the Earth's Systems – How do external and internal sources of energy affect the Earth's systems?

7.3 - Landforms are the result of the interaction of constructive and destructive forces over time.

Volcanic activity and the folding and faulting of rock layers during the shifting of the Earth's crust affect the formation of mountains, ridges and valleys.

C 20. Explain how the boundaries of tectonic plates can be inferred from the location of earthquakes and volcanoes.

Conforms To

Core Science Curriculum Framework (2004)

Scientific Inquiry, Literacy and Numeracy: How is scientific knowledge created and communicated?

Scientific Inquiry

Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe, explain and predict natural phenomena.
Scientific inquiry progresses through a continuous process of questioning, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Scientific inquiry requires the sharing of findings and ideas for critical review by colleagues and other scientists.

Scientific Literacy

Scientific literacy includes speaking, listening, presenting, interpreting, reading and writing about science.
Scientific literacy also includes the ability to search for and assess the relevance and credibility of scientific information found in various print and electronic media.

Scientific Numeracy

Scientific numeracy includes the ability to use mathematical operations and procedures to calculate, analyze and present scientific data and ideas.

D INQ.6 Use appropriate tools and techniques to make obeservations and gather data.

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