Unit 4: Plate Tectonics
Standards Unit 4
S6E5. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to show how Earth’s surface is formed.
a. Ask questions to compare and contrast the Earth’s crust, mantle, inner and outer core, including temperature, density, thickness, and composition
f. Construct an explanation of how the movement of lithospheric plates, called plate tectonics, can cause major geologic events such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. (Clarification statement: Include convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.)
g. Construct an argument using maps and data collected to support a claim of how fossils show evidence of the changing surface and climate of the Earth.
Learning Target
I Can describe the composition of earth's surface
I can describe the density, temperature, and thickness of the earth's layers
I can compare and contrast the thickness, density, and temperature of the earth's layers
S6E5. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to show how Earth’s surface is formed.
a. Ask questions to compare and contrast the Earth’s crust, mantle, inner and outer core, including temperature, density, thickness, and composition
f. Construct an explanation of how the movement of lithospheric plates, called plate tectonics, can cause major geologic events such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. (Clarification statement: Include convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.)
g. Construct an argument using maps and data collected to support a claim of how fossils show evidence of the changing surface and climate of the Earth.
Learning Target
I Can describe the composition of earth's surface
I can describe the density, temperature, and thickness of the earth's layers
I can compare and contrast the thickness, density, and temperature of the earth's layers
Vocabulary
Essential: crust, continental crust, oceanic crust, mantle, outer core, inner core, density, composition, lithospheric plates, convergent boundary, divergent boundary, transform boundary, plate tectonics, convection currents, plate boundaries, lithosphere, volcano, earthquake, fault, geological event, fossil, continental drift, Pangaea (Supercontinent) |
Distinguished:
mesosphere, asthenosphere, lithosphere, mid-ocean ridge, deep ocean trench, rift valley, folded mountains, trace fossil, body fossil, index fossil |
Nov 6Unit 3 Test, and review of Unit 3 Test Answers!
Nov 8We will begin unit 4 notes on Wednesday. We are beginning to cover layers of the earth and plate tectonics.
Nov 10Today we are doing review stations for Layers of the Earth
Station 1: charades using vocabulary words that we have covered from the notes. Station 2: White Board Review using the study guide Station 3: Irespond classwork grade Station 4: Interactive layers of the Earth and Quiz Station 5: Read page 190-197- Complete number 1-11 on page 197. Just write the Answer. Nov 16Plate Tectonics lab using gram crackers and fruit roll up.
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Nov 9Today we completed a layers of the Earth visual model using paper plates. Student who did not complete their model are to finish them for homework. Students have also been asked to study these notes for homework as their is a review assessment on tomorrow during the stations review.
Vocabulary Words we have covered thus far: crust, continental crust, oceanic crust, mantle, outer core, inner core, density, composition, plate tectonics, convection currents, plate boundaries, lithosphere, mesosphere, asthenosphere, lithosphere, continental drift, Pangaea (Supercontinent) Nov 13Start notes on plate tectonics. Plate tectonics brainpop video and review quiz.
Nov 15Complete review for unit 4 quiz. Review plate tectonics review game: Convergent, divergent, and transform boundary.
Nov 29Today in class we are reviewing for our upcoming unit 4 Test on Thursday.
Station 1: Plate Tectonics Quizlet Game Station 2: Layers of the Earth Charades Station 3: Draw and Label the layers of the Earth and explain how convection currents cause the movement of the lithosphere. include: in your drawing the lithosphere, asthenosphere, core, and any other pertinent features. Station 4: Plate Tectonics Jeopardy Station 5: I have...who has |