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This Plate Tectonics Interactive interactive also includes:
- Drilling for Core Samples
- Earthquakes and Plates
- Plates of the Earth
- Plate Tectonics html
- Graphic & Image
- Map
- Assessment
- Answer Key
- Informational Text
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Here is a plate tectonics interactive that will really move your class! The first of a 13-part series introduces young geologists to the fundamental concepts and vocabulary they need to understand the interactions between crustal plates. The interactive includes a mission to find a boundary zone, a comparison of plate boundaries and volcanic activity, and a fun plates puzzle.
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend the lesson by asking scholars to plan a strategy for the Core Samples activity
- Create a research project that challenges working pairs to identify key areas of volcanic activity in a particular plate, then determine what type of movement is causing the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils need their own computers to complete the interactive; plan time in your school's computer lab or library
- Resource is printable in case individuals cannot complete it online
Pros
- The interactive includes printable materials for all activities, as well as answer keys for assessments
- The resource employs a variety of strategies for all types of learners
- Learners can access the interactive on their own for practice
Cons
- None