7th Grade Plate Tectonics

This lesson plan uses recent earthquakes as a learning opportunity. Students will learn what causes earthquakes to happen by going through a series of activities that allow them to explore the structure of Earth's interior, convection currents in the mantle, motion of tectonic plates, and the relationship between plate tectonics and earthquakes.
Resource ID#: 17106 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Plate tectonics, convection, earthquakes, volcanoes, subduction, models, scientific theory
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  WebQuest,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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