Pdf plate motion at the surface of the earth can now be directly measured using space geodetic. In the 1960s, scientists formed a new theory about how earths surface changes. Plate boundary movements and their results foldable. Plate tectonics foldable earth science lessons, earth. Tectonic plate boundaries foldable divergent, convergent.
Types of plate boundaries map identification activity directions. Larger faults are mostly from action occuring in earths plates. Types of plate boundaries map identification activity. Students may research different facts about each plate tectonics term and write what. Locations of earthquakes and volcanoes show the plate boundaries and ocean floor features. Mar 31, 2016 convergent, divergent, tectonic plates. Plate tectonics science interactive notebook resources. Section 1 continental drift main idea the continental drift hypothesis states that continents have moved slowly to their current locations. When all rectangles are cut out, stack them in order 120. Jan 28, 2011 this feature is not available right now. Also, you can decide if you want to give the foldable with the answers already given or a blank template so that students can fill in the answ.
Then, they will plot each location on a map and determine which tectonic plates moved to cause each earthquake. We had a busy week with testing, changed schedules, pictures, tutoring and conferences. Plate tectonics terms flip book drawing pages bcr multiple choice questions boundaries venn diagram 35 study buddy cards convergent divergent transform boundaries compression. Lesson content overview students will demonstrate, identify, and explain the movement of the plates at. A compilation of 9 plate tectonics resources including foldables, wordmeaning sort. But the boundary between the north american and pacific plates interfaces in a line that runs from the mexican border north. Stikeslip faults are vertical or nearly vertical fractures where the blocks have mostly moved horizontally. Less dense thicker make up earths land theory of plate tectonics plates a law describes what nature does under certain conditions.
To explore plate tectonics conceptions held by undergraduates, we designed and administered a. The foldable compares and contrasts the three types of plate boundaries. I prepared for todays lesson by projecting and tracing the following document plate tectonics template on a large bulletin board paper. Resources could be used at science centers, for warm upsexit tickets, inclass, notes, partner work, etc. Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. Students cut out the cover cards and glue them onto the front of a three flap shutter fold foldable. These pages make it so much easier for students to compartmentalize their learning and make sense of a topic that can be boring to many students. This is a two page scientific method foldable that can be used in a science interactive. Layers of the earth cut and paste most students know that the earth has three layers the crust mantle and core but how many characteristics do they really know. Plate tectonics describes the distribution and motion of the plates. Continental drift and plate tectonics interactive notebook foldable. 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. In the early 1900s alfred wegener proposed the continents were drifting.
Global tectonics based on a model of the earth characterized by a small number 1025 of semirigid plates which float on some viscous underlayer in the mantle. Seafloor spreading occurs at divergent plate boundaries which subsequently create midocean ridges. New oceanic crust is formed through magma rising through the gap and cooling. Plate tectonics this plate tectonics lesson plan involves a classroom activity to help students understand the processes that move and shape earths surface. Be the first to know about store discounts, free products, and product launches. Looking at the information you compiled in your chart above, explain one way the theory of plate tectonics can relate to engineering. Students can either construct the foldable as a handheld study tool or glue it into their interactive notebooks. Free topographic maps can be found online, see the. The lithosphere lithosphere is comprised of the upper mantle and the crust, the outer shell of the earth.
Which plates are converging at the northern border of india. Plate tectonics, our major paradigm for how the earth works, was established in the 1960ies following decades of observational research that culminated in key discoveries such as geomagnetic. Math in demand 8th grade science, plate tectonics, cut and paste, science activities. Voyage through time a plate tectonics page 3 of 16 boundary. Plate tectonics interactive notebook a compilation of 9 plate tectonics resources including foldables, wordmeaning sort, pages to glue in, and a layers of the earth flip book, that can be used in your students science interactive notebooks. Platetectonicsscienceinteractivenotebookactivities. The earth is composed of layers of different composition and physical properties, principally the solid central core, the fluid peripheral core, the viscous mantle, and the solid.
There are other blog entries related to teaching plate tectonics. Resources could be used at science centers, for warm up. Students will create foldables about tectonic plates, boundaries, earthquake activity, volcanic activity, and. The teacher can use slide one to create the foldable students will need to summarize the three types of plate boundaries. Get free outlook email and calendar, plus office online apps like word, excel and powerpoint. Oct 31, 2017 included is a foldable on plate tectonics. Plate tectonics and earthquakes activity natural disasters. Plate tectonics is the surface manifestation of mantle convection, but the large contrast in viscosities between the lithosphere and the deeper mantle leads to departures from a simple boiling pot. Plate tectonics definition of plate tectonics by the free. Which plates are sliding past each other in california.
Plate tectonics is a theory explaining the structure of the earths crust and the interaction of plates that move slowly over underlying mantle. I wanted to share with you how i use my earth sciences interactive notebook pages in my classroom. Earth science for interactive notebooks kesler science. Ppt plate tectonics powerpoint presentation free to. Plate tectonics wheel foldable plate boundaries plate. So much time has passed and so little direct evidence is preserved that guidance must also be sought from the rules of plate tectonics. Plate tectonics interactive notebook teaching resources. And yet heres another wheel foldable included is a foldable on plate tectonics. Section 2 seafloor spreading main idea new discoveries. A fault line is the trace of a fault, or the line of intersection between the fault line and the earths surface. Cube foldable for plate tectonics by ryan maney on prezi. Plate tectonics the combination of ideas from continental drift, seafloor spreading, and many other discoveries led to the theory of plate tectonics. Jun 04, 2016 plate tectonics interactive notebook let your students make their science notebook fun and exciting using these plate tectonics interactive notebook pages. Frame 1 should be on top although the frames could also be ordered so that f20 is on the top, but it is useful.
Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. I also organized a few teacher notes on plate tectonics to help guide class discussions today. On the underside of the tab, write separating plates now lets move on to the 2nd plate boundary. As plates move, the new crust gradually moves away from the ridge. Download pdf versiondownload doc versiondownload the. The theory of plate tectonics states that earths crust, together with the solid top of the mantle, is broken up into sections. This instructional material is brought to you for free and open access by the understanding by design at. These interactive foldables are perfect for plate tectonic terms, descriptions and definitions. This lesson plan is useful for elementary, secondary, middle school, and university students.
Plate tectonics foldable by kerrie riley teachers pay teachers. A compilation of 9 plate tectonics resources including foldables, wordmeaning sort, pages to glue in, and a layers of the earth flip book, that can be used in your students science interactive notebooks. You will recall from a previous chapter that there are three major layers crust, mantle, core within the earth that are. Plate tectonics foldable this product is designed to align with sol 5. Have students cut out each frame carefully along the outside frame lines. The platelike sections that move as distinct masses cause much of the earths seismic activity at the boundary of these plates. Plate tectonics article about plate tectonics by the free. Most geophysicists opposed the hypothesis of plate tectonics in the early 1900s, even as late as the 1960s. The theory of plate tectonics activityworksheet 3 volcanoes 8. 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.
Students are first asked to describe each boundary in their own words, then they will need to cut out diagrams of different boundaries, as well as realworld. The theory of plate tectonics grew out of earlier hypotheses and observations collected during exploration of the rocks of the ocean floor. Plates and their consequences 8th grade alexander sernawallender trinity university. Label the middle tab divergent and draw the plate movements here lift the tab.
Students will understand the different plate boundaries when they complete this informational chart. Use plate tectonics in a box to demonstrate oceanic and conti nental plate movement. Tectonic plates interactive notebook activity plate tectonics. This listing is for the pdf version of the flipchart onlyit can be viewed as is or posted into a powerpoint. Plate tectonics foldable earth science, plate tectonics. Plate tectonics and earthquakes activity using reference materials, students will research the location of ten earthquakes and complete a chart with the latitude and longitude for each location. Aug 25, 2014 posts about plate tectonics written by mrs. Plate tectonics is the theory that explains how large pieces of the earths outermost layer, called tectonic plates, move and change shape. Also, you can decide if you want to give the foldable with the answers already given or a blank template so that students can fill in the answers. Ive been using some of your free materials for years. Pdf the theory of plate tectonics is the conceptual model through which most dynamic processes on earth are understood. Oceanic plates scientific theory scientific law plates are composed of the lithosphere and are broken apart.