Middle school scientists will think you're the coolest teacher on the planet when you use this video to help them understand the basics of plate tectonics. The lyrics, compiled by science teacher Sue Selle, are played to the music from rapper Flo Rida's "Whistle." They provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the role of plate tectonics in such phenomena as volcanoes, earthquakes, transform faults, oceanic and continental crusts, and more.           

Concepts

plate tectonics, the earth's crust, volcanoes, earthquakes, faults

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science

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes footage from the American Geologic Institute
• A fun and effective way to present a lot of information in a short amount of time

Cons

• None