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The subduction model: helping learners understand how continental drift is possible. An animation demonstration illustrates the process of subduction through an analysis of the earth's layers. The instructor narrates the process as the animation plays.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Designed
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils create a graphic organizer to illustrate the different models explaining continental drift
- Ask learners to make a list of new vocabulary as they watch the animation
Classroom Considerations
- Builds on knowledge of the different layers of the earth
Pros
- Explains both the surface and below surface implications of subduction
- Offers the video for download in multiple formats
Cons
- None