Here is a set of pre-lab, lab, and post-lab lesson plans on plate tectonics. After completing the previous labs on volcanoes and earthquakes, sixth graders use the gained knowledge to explore plate boundaries and the movement of Earth's crust.

Concepts

plate tectonics, plate boundaries, convergent boundaries, divergent boundaries, continental drift, relief maps, seismology

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Review materials prior to teaching, as some are necessary for instruction

Classroom Considerations

• The third set of lessons in a series of four that makes up a unit on the plate tectonic cycle
• Have pupils refer to pages 9-15 in the student workbook for this portion of the unit

Pros

• Blackline masters are included within the resource
• A student workbook for the entire unit is attached below

Cons

• None