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Making North America | The Cascadia Subduction Zone Instructional VideoMaking North America | The Cascadia Subduction Zone Instructional Video
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6th - 8th
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Making North America | The Cascadia Subduction Zone

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Scientists discovered a rain forest covered in sand and saltwater residue. This led to a collection of core samples and a rather intense prediction for the future of the American Pacific Northwest. Part of a larger series on the story of Earth, an intriguing video shares interviews with scientists about their research, discoveries, and predictions for the next major geological event.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

earthquakes, rainforests, plate tectonics, tsunamis

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss the process of collecting sediment cores
  • Share photos of layers of land similar to the ones in the video and have students interpret them

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of plate tectonics

Pros

  • Works well in flipped and traditional classes
  • Includes background reading and teaching tips

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 RST.6-8.4

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