The plates of the earth may be shifting right under your feet! Learn the causes and consequence of this shifting through an informative a video lesson. Scholars explore the effects of the movement on a local, global, and even planetary scale.

Concepts

plate tectonics, subduction, ocean zones, mountains, volcanoes, the earth's mantle

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete while watching the lesson
• Post the video for learners to view independently

Classroom Considerations

• Builds on knowledge of the layers of the earth

Pros

• Video allows individuals to play and replay sections
• Provides an option to download the video for use offline

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7