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Monday
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Identify the name of each plate boundary and
describe how the plates move in each boundary.
A
B
Homework Grade Level – Plate Tectonics
Pre-AP – Plate Tectonics
Today’s
Agenda
-Finish the WebQuest
-Begin Plate Tectonic Foldable
QUIZ ON FRIDAY
C
TEKS
8.9
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal
features
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
-What features of Earth’s crust do convergent, divergent, and
transform boundaries form?
-What land features formed by the movement of tectonic plates can
be observed using images from space?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal
features, such as mountain ranges, trenches, volcanoes, earthquakes,
and mid-ocean ridges.
Finish WebQuest
Finish the WebQuest with your partner.
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Plate Tectonics Simulator
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http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/plate-tectonics
Plate Tectonic Foldable
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On the next two blank pages in your INB, create a
Plate Tectonics Foldable.
Fold each page in half vertically.
Cut the paper in half vertically, cutting from the
outer edge to the half way point to create a flap.
Do this for both pages to create a total of 4 flaps.
Earthquake Map
Real-Time Earthquake Map
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Tuesday
Name three pieces of evidence that helped formulate
the theory of Continental Drift.
Homework Grade Level – Plate Tectonics
Pre-AP – Plate Tectonics
Today’s
Agenda
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-Modeling Plate Boundaries
-BrainPop Video: Plate Tectonics
QUIZ ON FRIDAY
TEKS
8.9
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal
features
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
-What features of Earth’s crust do convergent, divergent, and
transform boundaries form?
-What land features formed by the movement of tectonic plates can
be observed using images from space?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal
features, such as mountain ranges, trenches, volcanoes, earthquakes,
and mid-ocean ridges.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
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With your table partner, simulate the four different
plate boundaries.
As you work, complete the handout.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
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Transform Boundary
1. Place two index cards side by side and slightly
overlapping.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
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Transform Boundary
1. Place two index cards side by side and slightly
overlapping.
2. Create a “city” of pennies near the area where
the cards overlap.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
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Transform Boundary
1. Place two index cards side by side and slightly
overlapping.
2. Create a “city” of pennies near the area where
the cards overlap.
3. Quickly slide on card in one direction and the
other card in the opposite direction.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
Transform Boundary
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Modeling Plate Boundaries
Convergent Boundary
(Continental – Continental)
1. The tin foil will act as your layer of Earth.
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Modeling Plate Boundaries
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Convergent Boundary
(Continental – Continental)
1. The tin foil will act as your layer of Earth.
2. Push the outer edges of the foil toward each
other to simulate a Convergent Boundary of
two continental crusts.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
Convergent Boundary
(Continental – Continental)
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Modeling Plate Boundaries
Convergent Boundary with Subduction Zones
(Oceanic – Oceanic , Oceanic – Continental)
Watch two simulations:
Young Oceanic Crust vs Old Oceanic Crust
Continental Crust vs Oceanic Crust
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Modeling Plate Boundaries
Convergent Boundary with Subduction Zones
(Oceanic – Oceanic , Oceanic – Continental)
Watch two simulations:
Young Oceanic Crust vs Old Oceanic Crust
Continental Crust vs Oceanic Crust
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Modeling Plate Boundaries
Convergent Boundary with Subduction Zones
(Oceanic – Oceanic)
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Modeling Plate Boundaries
Convergent Boundary with Subduction Zones
(Oceanic – Continental)
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Modeling Plate Boundaries
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Divergent Boundary
1. Your Milky Way will act as the Earth’s crust.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
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Divergent Boundary
1. Your Milky Way will act as the Earth’s crust.
2. Slowly pull the Milky Way apart to demonstrate
a Divergent Boundary.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
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Divergent Boundary
1. Your Milky Way will act as the Earth’s crust.
2. Slowly pull the Milky Way apart to demonstrate
a Divergent Boundary.
3. Push the pieces of the Milky Way back together
to simulate the magma coming to the surface.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
Divergent Boundary
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BrainPop
Plate Tectonics Video
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Earthquake Map
Real-Time Earthquake Map
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DO NOW
Wed/Thrs
With your shoulder partner, complete the card sort at
your table.
Homework Grade Level – Plate Tectonics
Pre-AP – Plate Tectonics
Today’s
Agenda
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-Geologic Activity Map
-Convection Currents with candles
-Video: How the Earth was Made: Ring of Fire
-Review for test
TEST ON FRIDAY
TEKS
8.9
(B) Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal
features
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
-What features of Earth’s crust do convergent, divergent, and
transform boundaries form?
-What land features formed by the movement of tectonic plates can
be observed using images from space?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal
features, such as mountain ranges, trenches, volcanoes, earthquakes,
and mid-ocean ridges.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
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Use the latitudes and longitudes to create a map
with the locations of different crustal features.
Mountains – Green
Volcanoes – Red
Ridges – Blue
Trenches – Pink
As students work on the map, the teacher will
show small groups of students convection currents
using tea light candles.
Modeling Plate Boundaries
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Answer the following questions in complete sentences in your INB.
1. What patterns do you observe?
2. Where are most of the volcanoes in the world located?
3. Why are mountains being formed on the boundary between the
Indo-Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate? What kind of
boundary would you expect to find there?
4. Using the map, what type of boundary do you think is between
the Indo-Australian Plate and the Antarctic Plate? What crustal
features might you find there?
5. How are trenches formed?
Convection Currents
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Video
How the Earth was Made: Ring of Fire
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Friday
Answer the following questions in your INB.
1. What is seafloor spreading?
2. Describe in your own words the process of
subduction.
Homework Grade Level – Plate Tectonics
Pre-AP – Plate Tectonics
Today’s
Agenda
-Homework
-Plate Tectonics Test
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TEKS
8.9
A) describe the historical development of evidence that
supports plate tectonic theory
B) relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal
features
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
-What features of Earth’s crust do convergent, divergent, and
transform boundaries form?
-What land features formed by the movement of tectonic plates can
be observed using images from space?
DAILY OBJECTIVES:
Students will demonstrate mastery of TEKS 8.9 A-B.
Homework
Trade and grade homework
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EXAM
Read and re-read the passage.
Underline the question
Bubble important words
Identify the key idea, write it in margin.
Eliminate the wrong answers
Select the correct answer ✓
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